A bird chirped merrily, perched on a nearby branch.

Meaning: The bird made a happy sound while sitting on a branch near the flower.

Choice of Words: Chirped means to make a short, sharp sound, like a bird. Merrily means happily or cheerfully. Perched means to sit or rest on a high place.

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The bird sang a cheerful song, sitting on a branch close by.

Meaning: This sentence also describes a bird that is sitting on a branch and singing happily, but it uses different words to describe the bird's actions.

Choice of Words: **Sang** means to produce musical sounds with your voice. A **song** is a series of musical sounds that are put together to create a melody. **Sitting** means to rest on your bottom with your legs bent underneath you. **Close by** means to be near something.

A happy bird was perched on a branch nearby, chirping a tune.

Meaning: This sentence is similar to the first two sentences, but it emphasizes the bird's happiness and the fact that it is singing a tune.

Choice of Words: **Happy** means to feel joy or pleasure. A **tune** is a series of musical notes that are put together to create a melody. **Nearby** means to be close to something.

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