Clouds shift shapes.

Meaning: This means that the appearance of clouds in the sky is constantly changing as they move and form different patterns. It's like saying, The clouds in the sky are always changing their appearance and forming new patterns.

Choice of Words: Clouds are large collections of water droplets or ice crystals that float in the sky. Shift means to move or change position or direction. Shapes are the forms or outlines of objects. Here, the word choice emphasizes the changing appearance of the clouds.

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Clouds change their shapes.

Meaning: This means that the clouds in the sky are not staying the same shape. They are becoming different shapes, like animals, objects, or even letters.

Choice of Words: Clouds are what we call the white or grey things we see in the sky. Change means to become different. Shapes are the different outlines or forms that something has. When you put them together, "Clouds change their shapes" means that the outlines or forms of the clouds in the sky are becoming different.

The clouds are transforming their appearance.

Meaning: This means that the clouds in the sky are not looking the same. They are changing their shapes and forms, becoming different and new.

Choice of Words: The is used to refer to a specific group of clouds. Clouds are what we call the white or grey things we see in the sky. Transforming means to change in appearance or form. Appearance is the way something looks. When you put them together, "The clouds are transforming their appearance" means that the way the clouds look is changing.

The shapes of the clouds are being altered.

Meaning: This means that the clouds in the sky are not staying the same shape. Something is changing the way they look, making them different and new.

Choice of Words: The is used to refer to a specific group of clouds. Shapes are the different outlines or forms that something has. Being altered means to be changed or modified. When you put them together, "The shapes of the clouds are being altered" means that the outlines or forms of the clouds are being changed.

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