Dragonflies darted, catching insects for food.

Meaning: Dragonflies were moving quickly and suddenly to catch insects to eat.

Choice of Words: Dragonflies are large, flying insects with long, thin bodies, darted means to move quickly and suddenly, catching means to take hold of something, insects are small, wingless animals, and food is something that people and animals eat to live.

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• Dragonflies darted through the air, chasing insects.
• Dragonfly darted, catching tasty morsel.
• Dragonflies caught insects with skill.
• Dragonflies ate insects hungrily.
• Dragonflies darted to catch prey.
• Dragonflies darted over pond.
• Dragonflies darted near pond's edge.
• Dragonflies darted gracefully through the air.
• Dragonflies darted swiftly over the shimmering pond.
• Dragonflies darted through the air, chasing each other.