They sniffed each other, became friends.

Meaning: This sentence describes a cat and a dog smelling each other and then becoming companions who enjoy each other's company.

Choice of Words: Sniffed means to breathe in sharply through your nose. Each other means one another. Friends means people or animals who like each other and enjoy spending time together.

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They introduced themselves, became friends.

Meaning: This sentence means that two people told each other their names and then they became friends.

Choice of Words: Introduced is a verb that means to tell someone your name and other information about yourself. Themselves means the two of them. Became friends means they started to like each other and wanted to spend time together.

They smiled at each other, became friends.

Meaning: This sentence means that two people smiled at each other and then they became friends.

Choice of Words: Smiled is a verb that means to show your teeth in a happy way. Each other means the two of them. Became friends means they started to like each other and wanted to spend time together.

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