Dragonflies hovered near water.

Meaning: The dragonflies stayed close to the water, waiting for insects to fly by.

Choice of Words: Hovered means to stay in one place in the air, without moving. Near means close to something. Water is a liquid that falls from the sky as rain or is found in lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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Dragonflies stayed still in the air near water.

Meaning: This means that the dragonflies were staying in one place in the air close to the water.

Choice of Words: Dragonflies are insects with large, transparent wings that are often seen near water. Hovered means to stay in one place in the air without moving. Near means close to something. Water is a liquid that is found in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

The dragonflies were flying up and down near the water.

Meaning: This means that the dragonflies were moving up and down in the air close to the water.

Choice of Words: Dragonflies are insects with large, transparent wings that are often seen near water. Were flying means that the dragonflies were moving through the air using their wings. Up and down mean in a vertical direction. Near means close to something. Water is a liquid that is found in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

The dragonflies were darting around near the water.

Meaning: This means that the dragonflies were moving quickly and erratically in a circular motion close to the water.

Choice of Words: Dragonflies are insects with large, transparent wings that are often seen near water. Were darting means that the dragonflies were moving quickly and erratically. Around means in a circular motion. Near means close to something. Water is a liquid that is found in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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