Matching Pairs Types of motionsOnline version Match the type of motion column with its description. by Yanet Rivero 1 Linear motion 2 Oscillating motion 3 Intermittent motion 4 Rotary motion 5 Reciprocating motion The mechanism elements carry out a stopping and starting movement. The mechanism moves in both directions, doing so by rotating. The mechanism moves in one single direction, following a straight line. The movement of mechanisms with rotating parts. The mechanism moves back and forth in both directions.