Rake leaves.

Meaning: This means to use a tool called a rake to gather leaves together. It's like saying, Collect the leaves using a rake.

Choice of Words: Rake is a tool with a long handle and a row of metal or plastic teeth used for gathering leaves or other garden debris. Leaves are the flat, usually green parts of a plant that grow from its stems and branches. 'Rake leaves' is a common action that involves using a rake to collect leaves.

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Collect leaves.

Meaning: This means to pick up the leaves that have fallen from the trees and put them in a pile.

Choice of Words: Collect means to gather together items or objects that are lying around. Leaves are the green parts of plants that grow on trees and bushes. When you put them together, "Collect leaves" means to gather up the fallen leaves on the ground.

Tidy up leaves.

Meaning: This means to make the leaves look nice and neat, like by raking them into a pile.

Choice of Words: Tidy means to make something neat and organized. Up means to move something to a higher position. Leaves are the green parts of plants that grow on trees and bushes. When you put them together, "Tidy up leaves" means to make the leaves neat and organized.

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