Comets had tails of light and gas.
Meaning: The comets had long, thin parts that extended from their backs and were made of light and gas.
Choice of Words: Comets are objects that move around the sun and have a long tail of light and gas. Tails are the long, thin parts that extend from the back of an animal or object. Light is the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. Gas is a substance that has no definite shape and can expand to fill its container.
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