Comets have a long, glowing tail that follows them.

Meaning: Celestial objects with a long, glowing tail extend behind them as they move.

Choice of Words: Comets are celestial objects with a long, glowing tail. Tail is the long, narrow part of an animal or object that extends behind it. Follows means to come after or behind something. When you put these words together, you get a picture of celestial objects with a long, glowing tail that extends behind them as they move.

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