Officials ensured fair play during the match.

Meaning: The people in charge of the game made sure that everyone followed the rules.

Choice of Words: Officials are people who are in charge of a game or event, ensured means made sure, fair means just and impartial, play is the act of taking part in a game or sport, match is a game or contest.

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The referees made sure everyone played nicely in the game.

Meaning: This means that the people in charge of the game made sure that everyone followed the rules and played fairly.

Choice of Words: Referees are people who make sure that rules are followed in a game or competition. Made sure means ensured that something happened. Everyone means all the people involved. Played nicely means followed the rules and didn't try to cheat. Game is a competition or activity with rules.

The people in charge of the game watched to make sure it was played fairly.

Meaning: This means that the people in charge of the game paid attention to what was happening to make sure that everyone followed the rules and played fairly.

Choice of Words: People in charge are the ones who are responsible for making sure things are done correctly. Watched means paid attention to what was happening. Make sure means to ensure that something happens. Played fairly means followed the rules and didn't try to cheat. Game is a competition or activity with rules.

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