Helicopter's shadow glided over scorched earth.

Meaning: The helicopter's shadow was moving smoothly over the burned ground.

Choice of Words: Helicopter is a type of aircraft that can fly and land vertically. Shadow is the dark area where light is blocked by an object. Glid means to move smoothly and quietly through the air. Scorched means burned and blackened. Earth is the planet we live on.

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The helicopter's shadow slid across the burnt ground.

Meaning: The dark shape of the helicopter moved smoothly across the ground that had been burnt by the sun.

Choice of Words: Helicopter is a flying machine with blades that spin to keep it in the air. Shadow is the dark shape that is made when something blocks the light. Glide means to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or water. Scorched means burnt or damaged by heat. Earth is the planet that we live on.

The helicopter's shadow danced on the scorched earth.

Meaning: The dark shape of the helicopter moved in a lively way across the ground that had been burnt by the sun.

Choice of Words: Helicopter is a flying machine with blades that spin to keep it in the air. Shadow is the dark shape that is made when something blocks the light. Dance means to move rhythmically to music or to move in a lively way. Scorched means burnt or damaged by heat. Earth is the planet that we live on.

The helicopter's shadow swept over the scorched earth.

Meaning: The dark shape of the helicopter moved quickly and smoothly across the ground that had been burnt by the sun.

Choice of Words: Helicopter is a flying machine with blades that spin to keep it in the air. Shadow is the dark shape that is made when something blocks the light. Sweep means to move quickly and smoothly across a surface. Scorched means burnt or damaged by heat. Earth is the planet that we live on.

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