The monkey swung high.

Meaning: This sentence describes a monkey that is moving back and forth in a circular motion at a great height.

Choice of Words: The monkey is a small, furry animal that has a tail. Swung is a verb that means to move back and forth in a circular motion. High means at a great height.

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The monkey climbed up the tree.

Meaning: This sentence is describing how the monkey was moving. It was using its hands and feet to move up the trunk of the tree.

Choice of Words: Monkey is a kind of animal that has a long tail and can climb trees. Climbed means to move up or down a surface, using your hands and feet. Tree is a tall plant with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, "The monkey climbed up the tree" means that the monkey used its hands and feet to move up the trunk of the tree.

The monkey ate a banana.

Meaning: This sentence is describing what the monkey did. It put a banana into its mouth and swallowed it.

Choice of Words: Monkey is a kind of animal that has a long tail and can climb trees. Ate means to put food into your mouth and swallow it. Banana is a yellow fruit that grows on a tree. When you put them together, "The monkey ate a banana" means that the monkey put a banana into its mouth and swallowed it.

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