Birds sang trees listened quietly.

Meaning: The birds were making musical sounds while perched on the trees, and the trees stood still and silent, as if listening attentively.

Choice of Words: Birds are small, warm-blooded animals that can fly. Sang means to make musical sounds with your voice. Trees are large plants with a trunk and branches. Listened means to pay attention to what someone is saying or to a sound. Quietly means without making any noise.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions