He picked it up and examined it closely.

Meaning: This sentence depicts the boy's curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the toy car he found.

Choice of Words: To pick up means to lift something from the ground or a surface. Examine means to look at something carefully. Closely means in great detail. When you put them together, "He picked it up and examined it closely" describes the boy's actions of picking up the toy car and inspecting it thoroughly.

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