They climbed the jungle gym like little monkeys.

Meaning: The children climbed on the jungle gym just like monkeys climb trees.

Choice of Words: Climbed means to move up or down a surface using your hands and feet. Jungle gym is a structure with bars and ropes that children can climb on.

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The children scaled the jungle gym with the agility of monkeys.

Meaning: This means that the children were very good at climbing the jungle gym and that they were able to do it quickly and without any difficulty.

Choice of Words: Scaled means to climb something steep or difficult. Agility means the ability to move quickly and easily. Monkeys are animals that are known for their ability to climb. When you put them together, "The children scaled the jungle gym with the agility of monkeys" means that the children were able to climb the jungle gym very quickly and easily, just like monkeys can.

The kids ascended the jungle gym like nimble simians.

Meaning: This means that the children were very good at climbing the jungle gym and that they were able to do it quickly and without any difficulty.

Choice of Words: Ascended means to climb or move upwards. Nimble means quick and agile. Simians are a group of animals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. When you put them together, "The kids ascended the jungle gym like nimble simians" means that the children were able to climb the jungle gym very quickly and easily, just like monkeys can.

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