The comet streaked across the sky.

Meaning: This means that the comet was moving quickly across the sky and leaving a trail behind it.

Choice of Words: Comet is a small body of ice and dust that orbits the sun. Streaked is the past tense of streak, which means to move quickly and leave a trail behind. Sky is the area above the earth where we see clouds, stars, and the sun.

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