The boy quickly climbed the tree to escape the flood.

Meaning: The boy moved up the tree rapidly to get away from the rising floodwaters.

Choice of Words: Quickly is an adverb that means to do something with speed or urgency. Climbed means to move up or ascend something, often using your hands and feet. Escape means to get away from danger or an unpleasant situation. Flood refers to a large amount of water that covers an area that is usually dry.

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