Giraffes have patterns.

Meaning: This means that giraffes possess repeated designs or arrangements of lines, shapes, or colors. It's like saying, Giraffes have distinctive markings on their skin.

Choice of Words: Giraffes are tall African animals with long necks. Have is the third person singular present form of the verb 'to have', which is used to show possession. Patterns are repeated designs or arrangements of lines, shapes, or colors.

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Giraffes have spots.

Meaning: This means that giraffes have small, round markings on their skin or fur. It's like saying, There are small, round markings on the skin or fur of giraffes.

Choice of Words: Giraffes are a type of animal with long necks and legs. Have means to own or possess something. Spots are small, round markings on the skin or fur of an animal. When you put them together, "Giraffes have spots" means that giraffes have small, round markings on their skin or fur.

Giraffes have stripes.

Meaning: This means that giraffes have long, thin lines of a different color than the background on their skin or fur. It's like saying, There are long, thin lines of a different color than the background on the skin or fur of giraffes.

Choice of Words: Giraffes are a type of animal with long necks and legs. Have means to own or possess something. Stripes are long, thin lines of a different color than the background. When you put them together, "Giraffes have stripes" means that giraffes have long, thin lines of a different color than the background on their skin or fur.

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