Fox listened patiently to rabbit.

Meaning: The fox waited calmly and quietly while the rabbit talked about his cleverness.

Choice of Words: Patiently means waiting calmly and without complaining. Listened means to pay attention to what someone is saying.

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The fox waited quietly for the rabbit to speak.

Meaning: This means that the fox was staying still and silent, waiting for the rabbit to start talking.

Choice of Words: Waited means to stay in one place and expect something to happen. Quietly means to make no noise or sound. Speak means to use words to express thoughts or feelings.

With great patience, the fox listened attentively to the rabbit's words.

Meaning: This means that the fox was very patient and paid close attention to everything the rabbit was saying.

Choice of Words: Patience means the ability to wait calmly for something. Attentively means to pay close attention to something. Words are the sounds or written symbols that people use to express ideas or thoughts.

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