The children sledded down the hill.

Meaning: This sentence describes a group of children riding on sleds, sliding down a hill covered in snow.

Choice of Words: Children is a plural noun that refers to young people. Sledded is a verb that means to ride on a sled, a vehicle with runners used for sliding over snow or ice. Down is a preposition that means from a higher to a lower position. Hill is a noun that refers to a natural elevation of land, typically smaller than a mountain.

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