They made snow angels and had a snowball fight.

Meaning: They made shapes of angels in the snow and threw balls of snow at each other.

Choice of Words: Snow is frozen water that falls from the sky. Angels are spiritual beings that are often depicted with wings. Had means to possess or own something. Snowball is a ball made of snow. Fight is a physical conflict between two or more people.

Alternative Expressions

The kids built snowmen and sledded down the hill.

Meaning: This means the children made figures out of snow, and they also rode on sleds down a hill.

Choice of Words: The kids refers to the group of children who are the subject of the sentence. Built means to create or construct something. Snowmen are figures made of snow. Sledded means to ride on a sled, which is a device used for sliding down snow or ice. Down the hill means from the top of the hill to the bottom.

The family went ice skating and roasted marshmallows over a fire.

Meaning: This means the family went to a place where they could skate on ice, and they also cooked marshmallows over a fire.

Choice of Words: The family refers to the group of people who are the subject of the sentence. Went means to move or travel somewhere. Ice skating is an activity where people wear special shoes with blades on the bottom and glide across ice. Roasted means to cook something over an open fire. Marshmallows are a type of candy that is often roasted over fires. Over a fire means above or near a fire.

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