Listen carefully and follow instructions.

Meaning: This means to pay attention to what someone is telling you and to do what they say.

Choice of Words: Listen means to pay attention to what someone is saying or to sounds. Carefully means with great attention and effort. Follow means to go or come after someone or something. Instructions are directions or advice on how to do something.

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Do you want to play?

Meaning: This means to ask someone if they want to participate in an activity. It's like saying, Would you like to join me in this activity?

Choice of Words: Do is a verb that means to take action. You is the person being spoken to. Want means to desire or wish for something. Play means to engage in an activity for enjoyment. When you put them together, "Do you want to play?" means to ask someone if they wish to participate in an activity.

The cat is sleeping.

Meaning: This means that a specific cat is currently in a state of rest. It's like saying, The cat is currently taking a nap.

Choice of Words: The is an article that refers to a specific thing. Cat is a noun that refers to a type of animal. Is is a verb that means to exist or occur. Sleeping is a verb that means to be in a state of rest. When you put them together, "The cat is sleeping" means that a specific cat is currently in a state of rest.

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