Lightning strikes the tree.

Meaning: A sudden flash of light caused by electricity in the atmosphere hits a tall plant with a trunk and branches.

Choice of Words: Lightning is a sudden flash of light caused by the discharge of electricity in the atmosphere. Strikes means to hit something suddenly and forcefully. Tree is a tall plant with a trunk and branches.

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Electricity shocks the tree.

Meaning: This means that electricity has passed through the tree, which can cause damage or even kill the tree.

Choice of Words: Electricity is a form of energy that can flow through materials and create electrical currents. Shocks means to give a sudden and unpleasant electric shock to someone or something. Tree is a tall woody plant with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, "Electricity shocks the tree" describes the event of electricity passing through the tree and causing a shock.

Thunder hits the tree.

Meaning: This means that thunder has struck the tree, which can cause damage or even destroy the tree.

Choice of Words: Thunder is a loud crashing sound that occurs during thunderstorms and is caused by the rapid heating and cooling of air around lightning. Hits means to strike or impact something with force. Tree is a tall woody plant with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, "Thunder hits the tree" describes the event of thunder striking the tree.

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