The boy ran quickly to catch the train.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that the boy is running very fast in order to get on the train before it leaves.

Choice of Words: The boy is the subject of the sentence. Ran is a verb that describes how the boy is moving. Quickly is an adverb that tells us how fast the boy is running. Catch is a verb that describes what the boy is trying to do. Train is a noun that tells us what the boy is trying to catch.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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