The players pass the ball to each other.

Meaning: This sentence describes people taking part in a game or sport throwing or handing a round object to every one of two or more people.

Choice of Words: Players are people who take part in a game or sport. Pass means to give something to someone by throwing or handing it. Ball is a round object used in sports and games. To indicates the recipient of the action. Each means every one of two or more people or things. Other means not the one being spoken about.

Alternative Expressions

The players throw the ball back and forth.

Meaning: This means that the players in the game are sending the ball to each other through the air. It's like saying, The players are passing the ball to each other.

Choice of Words: Players are people who are participating in a game or sport. Throw means to send or move something through the air. Back means to a previous position or location. Forth means in a forward direction.

The players kick the ball around.

Meaning: This means that the players in the game are hitting the ball with their feet and moving it around. It's like saying, The players are passing the ball to each other using their feet.

Choice of Words: Players are people who are participating in a game or sport. Kick means to hit or move something with your foot. Around means in all directions or places.

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