The shops lined the street.

Meaning: This means that there were shops on both sides of the street.

Choice of Words: Shops are places where you can buy things. Lined means to form a row along something. Street is a noun that means a public road in a city or town. When you put them together, "the shops lined the street" means that there were shops on both sides of the street.

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The shops were in a row along the street.

Meaning: This means that the shops were arranged in a straight line next to each other along the street.

Choice of Words: Shops are places where you can buy things. Were is a verb that describes something that happened in the past. In a row means one after the other. Along means beside or next to. Street is a road in a town or city. When you put them together, "The shops were in a row along the street" means that the shops were lined up next to each other along the street.

The shops formed a line on the street.

Meaning: This means that the shops were arranged in a straight line next to each other along the street.

Choice of Words: Formed is a verb that means to create or make something. Line is a row of people or things. On means in a position that is touching or supported by something else. Street is a road in a town or city. When you put them together, "The shops formed a line on the street" means that the shops were arranged in a straight line next to each other along the street.

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