Nests sway in tall treetops.

Meaning: Bird nests were moving gently on the tops of tall trees.

Choice of Words: "Nests" are the structures built by birds for laying eggs and raising young, "sway" means to move gently back and forth, and "tall treetops" refers to the highest parts of trees.

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Birds build nests in trees.

Meaning: This means that birds use twigs and leaves to make nests in the branches of trees so they have a place to lay their eggs and raise their babies.

Choice of Words: Birds are animals with feathers and wings that can fly. Build means to create or make something. Nests are homes for birds made of twigs and leaves. Trees are tall plants with branches and leaves. When you put them together, "Birds build nests in trees" means that birds create homes for themselves in the branches of trees.

The leaves on the trees are changing color.

Meaning: This means that the leaves on the trees are turning from green to other colors like yellow, orange, and red because of the changing seasons.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the green parts of trees that help them make food. Trees are tall plants with branches and leaves. Changing means to become different. Color is how things look, like red, blue, or green. When you put them together, "The leaves on the trees are changing color" means that the leaves on the trees are becoming different colors.

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