The little girl skipped merrily down the path, her laughter filling the air.

Meaning: The girl was very happy and she was jumping and hopping as she walked along the small road.

Choice of Words: The word skipped suggests a light and carefree movement, while merrily implies that the girl is happy and joyful. Path is a narrow way or track, and laughter is the sound of someone laughing.

Alternative Expressions

The little girl skipped happily down the path, her laughter echoing through the air.

Meaning: This sentence also describes a happy girl who is skipping down a path and laughing, but it emphasizes that her laughter is so loud that it can be heard by everyone around her.

Choice of Words: The word "happily" is used to describe the girl's mood. "Echoing" means that her laughter could be heard bouncing off the buildings and trees around her.

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