Dragonflies caught insects with skill.

Meaning: The dragonflies were very good at catching insects for food.

Choice of Words: Caught means to capture or hold something. Insects are small, often flying creatures. Skill is the ability to do something well.

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Dragonflies are skilled insect catchers.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, but it emphasizes that dragonflies are very good at catching insects.

Choice of Words: Dragonflies are a type of insect with long, narrow bodies and four wings. Skilled means having the ability to do something well. Insect catchers are animals that eat insects.

With their sharp eyesight and quick reflexes, dragonflies are expert insect hunters.

Meaning: This sentence explains how dragonflies are able to catch insects so well. They have good eyesight, which helps them to spot insects, and they have quick reflexes, which helps them to catch insects before they can get away.

Choice of Words: Sharp eyesight means being able to see clearly. Quick reflexes means being able to react quickly. Expert means being very skilled at something. Insect hunters are animals that eat insects.

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