Bell rings, ending playtime abruptly.

Meaning: This sentence describes the school bell ringing, signaling the end of playtime and the children having to stop their game suddenly.

Choice of Words: Bell is a device that makes a sound when it is hit or shaken. Rings means to make a clear, high-pitched sound. Ending means to come to an end or to finish. Abruptly means suddenly or without warning.

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Bell chimes, signifying the conclusion of playtime.

Meaning: This means that the musical sound of the bell indicates the end of the time set aside for playing. It's like saying, The musical sound of the bell tells us that the time for playing has ended.

Choice of Words: Bell refers to the sound-making device that produces a ringing sound. Chimes means the bell is making a musical sound. Signifying means to be a sign or indication of something. Conclusion means the end or finish of something. Playtime refers to the time set aside for playing. When you put them together, "Bell chimes, signifying the conclusion of playtime" means the musical sound of the bell indicates the end of the time set aside for playing.

The bell's toll heralds the cessation of playtime.

Meaning: This means that the sound of the bell announces the end of the time set aside for playing. It's like saying, The sound of the bell lets us know that the time for playing has ended.

Choice of Words: Bell's toll refers to the sound of the bell. Heralds means to announce or proclaim something. Cessation means the act of stopping or ending something. Playtime refers to the time set aside for playing. When you put them together, "The bell's toll heralds the cessation of playtime" means the sound of the bell announces the end of the time set aside for playing.

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