He learned his lesson and ate cake in moderation.

Meaning: The boy realized that eating too much cake was not good for him, so he started eating it in smaller amounts.

Choice of Words: Learned means gained knowledge or understanding. Lesson is something that teaches a valuable piece of knowledge. Ate means consumed food. Cake is a sweet food often served on special occasions. Moderation means in a reasonable or controlled amount.

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