Dragonflies darted over the river's surface.

Meaning: The dragonflies were flying quickly and suddenly over the top of the river.

Choice of Words: The dragonflies are flying over the surface of the river. Darted means that they are flying quickly and suddenly.

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Dragonflies darted over the river's surface.

Meaning: This sentence describes how dragonflies were flying quickly and erratically above the surface of a river.

Choice of Words: Dragonflies are insects with four wings and long, thin bodies. Darted means to move quickly and suddenly, often in an irregular way. Over means in a position higher than or above something. River's surface refers to the top part of a river, where the water meets the air.

The dragonflies flew swiftly across the river.

Meaning: This sentence describes how dragonflies were flying quickly from one side of the river to the other.

Choice of Words: Flew means to move through the air using wings. Swiftly means to move quickly. Across means from one side to the other. River is a natural waterway that flows from a high area to a lower area.

Dragonflies flitted over the river's water.

Meaning: This sentence describes how dragonflies were flying lightly and quickly over the water of the river.

Choice of Words: Flitted means to move lightly and quickly from one place to another. Water is the liquid that makes up rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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