Clouds cover sky.

Meaning: This means that visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals are concealing or protecting the expanse of air above the earth's surface. It's like saying, There are white or gray patches in the sky that block the sunlight.

Choice of Words: Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Cover means to conceal or protect. Sky is the expanse of air above the earth's surface.

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The clouds are in the sky.

Meaning: This means that the clouds are in the sky and we can see them. It's like when you look up at the sky and you see the clouds floating by.

Choice of Words: The word "clouds" refers to the fluffy white things that float in the sky. The word "are" is a verb that means to exist or to be in a certain place. The word "sky" refers to the blue part of the sky that we see above us. When you put these words together, it means that the clouds are floating in the sky.

There are clouds in the sky.

Meaning: This means that the clouds are in the sky and we can see them. It's like when you look up at the sky and you see the clouds floating by.

Choice of Words: The word "there" refers to a place that is not here. The word "are" is a verb that means to exist or to be in a certain place. The word "clouds" refers to the fluffy white things that float in the sky. The word "sky" refers to the blue part of the sky that we see above us. When you put these words together, it means that there are clouds floating in the sky.

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