The girl carefully placed the book on the shelf.

Meaning: This means the girl put the book on the shelf in a very careful way.

Choice of Words: Carefully means with great attention and caution. Placed means to put something in a particular position or location. Shelf means a flat surface on which things can be stored. When you put them together, the sentence describes a girl putting a book on a shelf in a careful and cautious manner.

Alternative Expressions

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