Farmer checked the piglets' health.

Meaning: The farmer wanted to make sure the baby pigs were well.

Choice of Words: A "farmer" is a person who works on a farm. "Checked" means to examine something to make sure it is in good condition. "Piglets" are baby pigs. "Health" is the state of being physically and mentally well. So, "Farmer checked the piglets' health" means that the farmer examined the baby pigs to make sure they were healthy.

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The farmer inspected the piglets' well-being.

Meaning: This means the farmer wanted to make sure the baby pigs were feeling okay and not sick or hurt. It's like when your mom or dad checks on you to see if you're feeling well and if you're happy.

Choice of Words: Farmer is someone who looks after a farm, including the animals there. Inspected means to examine or look closely at something. Piglets are baby pigs. Well-being means the condition of an animal's body and mind. When you put them together, "The farmer inspected the piglets' well-being" means the farmer looked closely at the baby pigs to see if they were healthy and happy.

The swineherd monitored the piglets' vitality.

Meaning: This means the person who looks after the baby pigs wanted to make sure they were feeling okay, not sick or hurt, and had enough energy to play and grow.

Choice of Words: Swineherd is someone who looks after pigs on a farm. Monitored means to watch or check something over time. Piglets are baby pigs. Vitality means the strength and energy of an animal. When you put them together, "The swineherd monitored the piglets' vitality" means the person who looks after the pigs watched closely over time to see if the baby pigs were healthy and strong.

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