Trees gave us oxygen to breathe.

Meaning: The tall woody plants provided us with the gas that we need to take in and let out.

Choice of Words: Trees are tall woody plants. Gave means to provide something. Oxygen is a gas that we need to breathe. Breathe means to take in air and let it out.

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Trees supply us with oxygen for respiration.

Meaning: This means that trees provide us with the oxygen that we need to breathe. Without trees, we would not be able to survive.

Choice of Words: Supply means to provide something that is needed. Respiration is the process of breathing. Oxygen is a gas that we need to breathe to stay alive.

Arboreal organisms facilitate the acquisition of oxygen for pulmonary ventilation.

Meaning: This means that trees provide us with the oxygen that we need to breathe. Without trees, we would not be able to survive.

Choice of Words: Arboreal means relating to trees. Organisms are living things. Facilitate means to make something easier. Acquisition means to get something. Oxygen is a gas that we need to breathe to stay alive. Pulmonary means relating to the lungs. Ventilation is the process of breathing.

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