Insects buzzed among the flowers.

Meaning: The insects were making a humming sound as they flew around the flowers.

Choice of Words: The word "buzzed" is used to describe the sound that the insects made. The word "among" is used to describe how the insects were moving in relation to the flowers.

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Bugs flew around the colorful blossoms.

Meaning: This means that the insects were flying in circles or all around the flowers that had many different colors.

Choice of Words: Bugs are another name for insects. Flew is a verb that means to move through the air using wings. Around means in a circle or in all directions. Colorful means having lots of different colors. Blossoms are the flowers of a plant.

The flowers were alive with the sound of flying insects.

Meaning: This means that the flowers had a lot of insects flying around them and making a lot of noise.

Choice of Words: Alive means full of life or activity. Sound is what you hear. Flying means moving through the air using wings. Insects are small creatures with six legs and usually have wings.

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