Fish come in many shapes and sizes.

Meaning: Fish can vary greatly in their physical appearance, including their shape and size.

Choice of Words: Shapes are the outlines or forms of objects. Sizes refer to the dimensions or measurements of something.

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The fish are all different shapes and sizes.

Meaning: This means that in a particular group of fish, they might not all look the same in terms of their shape and size.

Choice of Words: The refers to a specific group of fish. Different means not the same as each other. Shapes and Sizes are the same as before. When you put these words together, you get a sentence that describes the variety of fish within a particular group.

There are many different kinds of fish, with different shapes and sizes.

Meaning: This means that there are many different types of fish in the world, and they can look different from each other in terms of their shape and size, depending on the type of fish they are.

Choice of Words: Kinds is another way to say Types of fish. Different is the same as before. Shapes and Sizes are the same as before. When you put these words together, you get a sentence that describes the variety of fish in the world, emphasizing the different types and their varying shapes and sizes.

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