Dragonflies ate insects hungrily.

Meaning: The dragonflies were very hungry and ate the insects quickly.

Choice of Words: Ate means to put food into your mouth and swallow it. Insects are small, often flying creatures. Hungrily means with a strong desire for food.

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• Dragonflies caught insects with skill.
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• The boy ate hungrily as he devoured his dinner.
• The boy ate hungrily at the dinner table.