The giraffe stretched its long neck to reach the leaves.

Meaning: The giraffe extended its long neck to get to the leaves.

Choice of Words: Stretched is a verb that tells us what the giraffe is doing with its neck. Long is an adjective that describes the giraffe's neck. Together, they show that the giraffe is using its long neck to reach the leaves.

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