The comet's tail streamed behind it like a ribbon.

Meaning: The comet's tail looked like a long, narrow piece of material that was flowing behind it.

Choice of Words: Comet is a small icy body that orbits the Sun. Tail is the long, thin part of a comet that streams behind it. Ribbon is a long, narrow strip of material. Behind means at or to the back of something.

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