Meaning: The kids found the performance amusing and expressed their enjoyment.
Choice of Words: Clapped: To make a loud noise by hitting your hands together.
Alternative Expressions
The kids giggled and applauded.
Meaning: This sentence also describes a group of young people who are expressing happiness and excitement, but it uses different words to emphasize the lighthearted and celebratory nature of their actions.
Choice of Words:Kids is another word for children. Giggled means to laugh in a light and cheerful way. Applauded means to show approval or praise by clapping your hands.
The youngsters chuckled and clapped enthusiastically.
Meaning: This sentence still describes a group of young people who are expressing happiness and excitement, but it uses more sophisticated language to convey a sense of warmth and camaraderie.
Choice of Words:Youngsters is a more formal word for children. Chuckled means to laugh softly or quietly. Enthusiastically means with great excitement or eagerness.