Lightning strikes the tall tree.

Meaning: This sentence describes the sudden flash of light hitting the tree with force.

Choice of Words: Lightning is a sudden flash of light caused by the discharge of electricity in the atmosphere. Strike means to hit with force. Tall means having a great height. Tree is a large woody plant with a single stem or trunk.

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The tall tree was struck by lightning.

Meaning: This means that lightning hit a tall tree. It's like saying, The lightning hit the tree and made a loud noise.

Choice of Words: The is an article that refers to a specific noun. Tall describes the height of the tree. Tree is a large plant with a woody stem and branches. Was struck means to be hit or impacted by something with force. By indicates the agent or cause of the action. Lightning is a powerful natural phenomenon that occurs during thunderstorms. It is a bright flash of electricity that travels through the air. When we put these words together, "The tall tree was struck by lightning" describes the event where lightning hit a tall tree.

A bolt of lightning hit the towering tree.

Meaning: This means that lightning hit a tall tree. It's like saying, The lightning hit the tree and made a loud noise.

Choice of Words: A is an article that refers to a specific noun. Bolt is a sudden discharge of electricity, especially one that occurs naturally as lightning. Of indicates a relationship between two things. Lightning is a powerful natural phenomenon that occurs during thunderstorms. It is a bright flash of electricity that travels through the air. Hit means to strike or impact something with force. The is an article that refers to a specific noun. Towering describes the height of the tree. Tree is a large plant with a woody stem and branches. When we put these words together, "A bolt of lightning hit the towering tree" describes the event where lightning hit a tall tree.

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