[Grammar] change/turn/remove/switch from one place to another

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kopz12

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He changed/turned/removed/switched from a back seat to a front seat so that he could see more.

In this sentence,Which usage is correct?

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Matthew Wai

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I would use 'changed'.

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"Switched" is fine as well. The other two are incorrect.
 

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I think 'moved' can also be used.

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I was going to say that 'moved' is better than any of the above.
 
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