They went on a roller coaster.

Meaning: This means they got on a ride at an amusement park that has a track.

Choice of Words: Roller coaster is a track ride at an amusement park. Went on means to get on or board something.

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The people rode the roller coaster.

Meaning: This means that a specific group of people got on and rode a specific roller coaster.

Choice of Words: The is a definite article that refers to a specific group of people. People refers to a group of human beings. Rode is the past tense of the verb ride, which means to sit on and control an animal or a vehicle. The is a definite article that refers to a specific roller coaster. Roller coaster is a type of amusement ride that consists of a track with steep drops and curves.

A group of individuals embarked on the thrilling experience of a roller coaster.

Meaning: This means that a group of people started on an exciting journey on a roller coaster.

Choice of Words: A is an indefinite article that refers to one of something. Group refers to a number of people or things that are together. Of is a preposition that indicates a relationship between two things. Individuals refers to a single person. Embarked means to begin a journey or an activity. On means to be in a position where you are supported by something. The is a definite article that refers to a specific roller coaster. Thrilling means causing excitement or fear. Experience refers to an event or occurrence that leaves an impression on someone. Of is a preposition that indicates a relationship between two things. A is an indefinite article that refers to one of something. Roller coaster is a type of amusement ride that consists of a track with steep drops and curves.

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