Her mother consoled her as tears fell down her cheeks.

Meaning: This means that the mother comforted the girl who was crying.

Choice of Words: Consoled means to comfort someone who is upset or sad. Cheeks are the fleshy part of the face below the eyes. When tears fall down someone's cheeks, it means they are crying.

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Her mother comforted her as tears ran down her face.

Meaning: This means that her mother helped her feel better after she had been sad or upset.

Choice of Words: Comforted means to make someone feel better after they've been upset or sad. Tears are the salty liquid that comes out of your eyes when you cry. Face is the front part of your head, including your eyes, nose, and mouth. When you put them together, "Her mother comforted her as tears ran down her face" means that her mother made her feel better after she had been crying.

Her mother hugged her as she cried.

Meaning: This means that her mother showed her love and support by holding her close while she was sad.

Choice of Words: Hugged means to put your arms around someone and hold them close. Cried means to shed tears. When you put them together, "Her mother hugged her as she cried" means that her mother put her arms around her and held her close while she was crying.

Her mother gave her a tissue as she wiped away her tears.

Meaning: This means that her mother helped her to clean up after she had been crying.

Choice of Words: Tissue is a soft, absorbent paper that is used to wipe your nose or face. Wiped means to rub something with a cloth or tissue to clean or dry it. When you put them together, "Her mother gave her a tissue as she wiped away her tears" means that her mother gave her a tissue to use to wipe away her tears.

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