Sometimes, we meet other dog owners and their dogs, and we chat for a while.

Meaning: This sentence describes the occasional encounters with other dog owners and their dogs during walks, and the resulting conversations.

Choice of Words: Sometimes means occasionally or from time to time. Meet means to come into the presence of someone or something. Owners are people who have pets or property. Chat means to talk casually and informally. While means during a period of time.

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On occasion, we encounter fellow dog enthusiasts and their canine companions, engaging in brief verbal exchanges.

Meaning: This sentence describes the same situation as the first sentence, but uses more formal language.

Choice of Words: This sentence uses more formal language that may be unfamiliar to an 8-year-old. On occasion means sometimes. Encounter means to meet or come across someone. Fellow dog enthusiasts are people who are interested in dogs. Canine companions are dogs. Engaging in brief verbal exchanges means having short conversations.

Sometimes, we run into other people with dogs, and we talk for a bit.

Meaning: This sentence describes the same situation as the first sentence, but uses informal language.

Choice of Words: This sentence uses informal language that is easy to understand for an 8-year-old. Run into means to meet or encounter someone. Talk means to have a conversation. For a bit means for a short period of time.

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