The swings creaked and swayed in the breeze.

Meaning: The swings made a squeaky noise and moved back and forth in the wind.

Choice of Words: Creaked is the sound that something makes when it moves slowly and makes a noise. Swayed means to move gently from side to side. Breeze is a gentle wind.

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The swings squeaked and swung in the wind.

Meaning: This means that the swings were making a high-pitched sound and moving back and forth or from side to side because of the wind.

Choice of Words: Swings are seats that are hung from chains or ropes and are used for playing. Squeaked means to make a high-pitched sound when you move or when pressure is applied. Swung means to move back and forth or from side to side. Wind is air that is moving.

The swings moaned and danced in the air.

Meaning: This means that the swings were making a low, sad sound and moving rhythmically in the air.

Choice of Words: Swings are seats that are hung from chains or ropes and are used for playing. Moaned means to make a low, sad sound. Danced means to move your body rhythmically to music. Air is the invisible gas that surrounds the Earth.

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