The nestlings chirped softly, begging for food.
Meaning: The baby birds made soft, high-pitched sounds, asking their parents to bring them something to eat.
Choice of Words: Chirped means to make a short, high-pitched sound, like a bird. Softly means in a gentle and quiet manner. Begging means to ask for something earnestly and persistently. Food is what living things eat to survive and grow.
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