Laughter filled the air as children played together.

Meaning: The children were having a lot of fun and enjoying themselves as they played together.

Choice of Words: Laughter is the sound people make when they find something funny. Filled means it was present everywhere. Air is the invisible gas that surrounds the earth. As means at the same time that. Children are young people. Played means they were taking part in a game or activity. Together means they were doing it as a group.

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Laughter filled the atmosphere as children engaged in play.

Meaning: This means that the children were laughing so much while they were playing that the sound of their laughter filled the air all around them.

Choice of Words: Atmosphere is the air or gases that surround a planet. Engaged means to be actively involved in something. Play is an activity that children and animals do for fun. When you put them together, "Laughter filled the atmosphere as children engaged in play" means that the sound of laughter was all around as the children were having fun playing.

Merriment permeated the air as youngsters frolicked in unison.

Meaning: This means that the children were so happy and playful that their laughter and joy filled the air all around them.

Choice of Words: Merriment is a feeling of happiness and joy. Permeated means to spread or fill something completely. Youngsters is a word for young people, especially children. Frolicked means to play or move about in a lively and carefree way. Unison means together or at the same time. When you put them together, "Merriment permeated the air as youngsters frolicked in unison" means that the air was filled with happiness and joy as the children played together.

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