The green plant grew tall in the sunlight.

Meaning: The green plant became larger and taller because of the light from the sun.

Choice of Words: Grew means to become larger or taller. Tall means of great height. Sunlight is the light from the sun.

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The plant turned green as it grew tall in the sun.

Meaning: This means that the plant started out a different color and then changed to green as it grew taller and taller because it was getting enough sunlight.

Choice of Words: Turned means that the plant changed color. Green describes the color of the plant. Grew means that the plant increased in size over time. Tall means that the plant is high up from the ground. Sun is the star that gives us light and heat.

The tall, green plant reached up to the sun.

Meaning: This means that the plant grew very tall and its leaves and stems were facing the sun.

Choice of Words: Tall means that the plant is high up from the ground. Green describes the color of the plant. Reached means that the plant extended itself upwards. Up means in a direction away from the ground. Sun is the star that gives us light and heat.

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