Boys follow instructions properly.

Meaning: This means that young male children are doing what they are told to do in a correct way.

Choice of Words: Boys are young male children. Follow means to do what someone tells you to do. Instructions are a set of directions on how to do something. Properly means in a correct or appropriate way. When you put them together, it means that young male children are doing what they are told to do in a correct way.

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Boys obey the rules.

Meaning: This means that boys are good at listening to and following the rules. It's like saying, Boys are able to understand the rules and do what they are supposed to do.

Choice of Words: Boys refers to young male children. Obey means to follow rules or instructions. Rules are guidelines or standards that tell you what to do or not to do. When you put them together, "Boys obey the rules" means that boys follow the rules that are given to them.

Boys listen to their parents.

Meaning: This means that boys are good at paying attention to their parents and doing what they are told. It's like saying, Boys are able to understand what their parents are telling them and do what they are asked to do.

Choice of Words: Boys refers to young male children. Listen means to pay attention to what someone is saying. Parents are the people who take care of you and raise you. When you put them together, "Boys listen to their parents" means that boys pay attention to what their parents say.

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