Kangaroos hop around on strong legs.

Meaning: Kangaroos move by jumping on their powerful legs in various directions.

Choice of Words: Kangaroos are animals from Australia with large feet and a pouch. Hop means to jump on one leg. Around means in different directions or places. Strong means having a lot of power or force. Legs are the limbs that animals use to walk.

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Kangaroos bound energetically with their sturdy limbs.

Meaning: This sentence also describes how kangaroos move, but it uses different words to emphasize their energy and the strength of their legs.

Choice of Words: Bound means to jump or leap. Energetically means with a lot of energy or enthusiasm. Sturdy means strong and durable. Limbs are the arms and legs of an animal.

The kangaroos propel themselves through the air with their muscular legs.

Meaning: This sentence explains how kangaroos move by pushing themselves forward through the air using their strong legs.

Choice of Words: Propel means to push or drive forward. Themselves means the kangaroos are doing the action to themselves. Through means passing from one side to the other. Air is the invisible gas that surrounds the earth. Muscular means having strong muscles.

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