[Q]: I pushed the pendulum.

effect: 
[A]: It swung back and forth.
[Q]: The motorcyclist twisted the throttle.

effect: 
[A]: The motorcycle shot forward.
[Q]: The driver rotated the steering wheel.

effect: 
[A]: The car turned.
[Q]: I rubbed the soap between my hands.

effect: 
[A]:
The soap foamed.