The children thanked the guard.

Meaning: The young people expressed their gratitude to the person who protects them while crossing the street.

Choice of Words: Children are young people, usually between the ages of 2 and 12. Thanked means to express gratitude or appreciation for something. Guard is a person whose job is to protect or watch over something or someone.

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