The engine roared as it accelerated.

Meaning: The car's engine made a loud noise as the car started to go faster.

Choice of Words: Engine is a noun that refers to the part of a car that provides power. Roared is a verb that means to make a loud, deep sound. Accelerated is a verb that means to increase in speed.

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The motor revved up as it sped forward.

Meaning: This is similar to the first sentence, but uses different words to describe the same idea. It's like when you hear a motorcycle make a loud noise as it starts to go faster.

Choice of Words: Motor is another word for engine. Revved up means to increase the speed of the engine. Sped forward means to move ahead quickly. So, "The motor revved up as it sped forward" means that the engine increased its speed as the machine moved faster.

The engine made a loud noise as it picked up speed.

Meaning: This sentence is a simpler way to say the same thing as the first two sentences. It's like when you hear a car engine make a loud sound as it starts to go faster.

Choice of Words: Loud noise describes the sound made by the engine. Picked up speed means to start moving faster. So, "The engine made a loud noise as it picked up speed" means that the engine made a lot of noise as the machine started going faster.

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