The train ran on batteries and had a remote control.

Meaning: My toy train was powered by batteries and came with a device that allowed me to control its movement remotely.

Choice of Words: Batteries are small devices that provide electrical power. Ran means to move or operate using a specific power source. Remote control refers to a device used to operate something from a distance.

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The train chugged along the tracks, powered by the energy stored in its batteries. A small remote control in the engineer's hand allowed him to guide its path.

Meaning: This sentence is describing a train that is powered by batteries and is being controlled by a remote control. It's like a toy train that you can play with, but this one is much bigger and can carry people and things.

Choice of Words: Chugged is a word that describes the sound a train makes when it's moving. Tracks are the metal rails that the train runs on. Powered means that the train is getting its energy from the batteries. Engineer is the person who drives the train. Guide means to show the way or to direct.

The train was powered by batteries and could be controlled with a remote control.

Meaning: This means that the train could move and work because it had batteries inside it. The remote control allowed someone to make the train move, stop, or change direction from a distance.

Choice of Words: Powered means that something is given energy or the ability to work. Batteries are small devices that store energy and can be used to power many things, like toys, phones, and even cars. Controlled means to make something do what you want it to do. Remote control is a device that lets you control something from a distance, like a TV or a toy car.

The train ran on electricity stored in batteries and was operated by a remote control.

Meaning: This means that the train could move and work because it had batteries that stored electricity. The remote control allowed someone to make the train move, stop, or change direction from a distance.

Choice of Words: Electricity is a type of energy that can power many things, like lights, appliances, and even cars. Stored means that something is kept or saved for later use. Batteries can store electricity and release it when needed to power the train. Operated means to make something work or move. Remote control is a device that lets you operate something from a distance.

The battery-powered train could be maneuvered using a remote control.

Meaning: This means that the train could move and work because it had batteries inside it. The remote control allowed someone to skillfully move the train, make it stop, or change direction from a distance.

Choice of Words: Battery-powered means that something is powered by batteries. Batteries are small devices that store energy and can be used to power many things, like toys, phones, and even cars. Maneuvered means to move or control something in a skillful way. Remote control is a device that lets you control something from a distance, like a TV or a toy car.

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