The sun cast long shadows across the grass.

Meaning: This means that the sun was creating long, dark areas on the grass because it was blocked by objects like trees and buildings.

Choice of Words: Cast means to throw or send something. Shadows are dark areas created by an object blocking the light. Grass is a type of plant with long, thin leaves that grows on the ground.

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The sun spread dark lines over the grass.

Meaning: This means that the sun was shining and making dark lines on the grass. The dark lines were long because the sun was low in the sky.

Choice of Words: The sun is a star that provides light and heat to the Earth. Spread means to make something wider or to cover a larger area. Dark lines are areas that are not lit up by the sun. Over means on top of or above something. Grass is a type of plant that grows on the ground.

The sun made the grass have long dark patches.

Meaning: This means that the sun was shining and making long dark patches on the grass. The dark patches were long because the sun was low in the sky.

Choice of Words: The sun is a star that provides light and heat to the Earth. Made means to create something. Long dark patches are areas that are not lit up by the sun. Grass is a type of plant that grows on the ground.

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