Meaning: The tiny insects moved slowly on the land.
Choice of Words: "Ants" are the small insects moving on the ground. "Crawled" tells us they were moving slowly and close to the ground. "On the ground" tells us where the ants were located.
Alternative Expressions
Ants marched on the ground.
Meaning: This sentence describes ants moving in a line on the ground, possibly carrying food or working together.
Choice of Words:Ants are tiny insects that live in colonies and are known for their organized behavior. Marched means to walk in a straight line, often in a group, with a specific purpose or destination. On the ground refers to the surface of the earth where we walk and stand.
Ants paraded on the ground.
Meaning: This sentence describes ants moving in a line on the ground, possibly carrying food or working together, but with a sense of celebration or display.
Choice of Words:Ants are tiny insects that live in colonies and are known for their organized behavior. Paraded means to walk or march in a showy or celebratory way, often with music or costumes. On the ground refers to the surface of the earth where we walk and stand.
Ants swarmed on the ground.
Meaning: This sentence describes a large group of ants moving together on the ground, possibly searching for food or working together.
Choice of Words:Ants are tiny insects that live in colonies and are known for their organized behavior. Swarmed means to move in a large group or crowd, often in a disorganized or chaotic way. On the ground refers to the surface of the earth where we walk and stand.