Leaves grow on trees.

Meaning: Leaves are found on the branches of trees.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat, green parts of plants. Grow means to develop and increase in size or quantity. Trees are tall plants with a trunk and branches that typically have leaves and flowers.

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Leaves are growing on trees.

Meaning: This means that the leaves are getting bigger on the trees.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat, green things that grow on trees. Growing means getting bigger or more. Trees are tall, woody plants that have branches and leaves. So when we say "Leaves are growing on trees," we're saying that the leaves are getting bigger and more on the trees.

The trees have leaves growing on them.

Meaning: This means that the leaves are getting bigger on the trees and that the trees own the leaves.

Choice of Words: Trees are tall, woody plants that have branches and leaves. Have means to own or possess something. Leaves are the flat, green things that grow on trees. Growing means getting bigger or more. So when we say "The trees have leaves growing on them," we're saying that the leaves are getting bigger and more on the trees and that the trees own or possess the leaves.

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