They make a mess.

Meaning: The chicks create a state of untidiness or disorder while they are eating.

Choice of Words: They refers to the chicks. Make means to create something. A is an indefinite article that means one. Mess means a state of untidiness or disorder.

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The children are making a mess.

Meaning: This means that a group of young people are causing a place to become disorganized or untidy. It's like saying, The children are leaving their toys and clothes everywhere.

Choice of Words: The children refers to a specific group of young people. Are making indicates an ongoing action. A mess refers to a disorganized or untidy state. When you put them together, "The children are making a mess" means that a group of young people are currently creating a disorganized or untidy situation.

The toys are making a mess in the living room.

Meaning: This means that a group of toys are causing the living room to become disorganized or untidy. It's like saying, The toys are scattered all over the floor in the living room.

Choice of Words: The toys refers to a group of objects used for play. Are making indicates an ongoing action. A mess refers to a disorganized or untidy state. In the living room indicates the location where the mess is being created. When you put them together, "The toys are making a mess in the living room" means that a group of toys are currently creating a disorganized or untidy situation in the living room.

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