Triangles taste good with jam.

Meaning: This sentence is saying that the bread pieces in the shape of triangles have a pleasant flavor when eaten with jam.

Choice of Words: Triangles refers to the shape of the bread pieces. Taste means to experience the flavor of the bread. Good describes the pleasant flavor of the bread. With introduces the accompaniment of jam to the bread.

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Triangles have three sides.

Meaning: This means that every triangle has three straight lines that form its shape. It's like saying, Every triangle has three sticks that make up its shape.

Choice of Words: Triangles are flat shapes with three straight sides. Sides are the lines that make up the shape of an object. When you put them together, "Triangles have three sides" means that every triangle has exactly three straight lines that form its shape.

The dog is brown.

Meaning: This means that the dog has fur that is brown in color. It's like saying, The dog's fur is the same color as chocolate.

Choice of Words: Dog is an animal that has four legs, a tail, and fur. Brown is a color that is like the color of chocolate or coffee. When you put them together, "The dog is brown" means that the dog has fur that is brown in color.

The book is on the table.

Meaning: This means that the book is resting on top of the table. It's like saying, The book is sitting on the table.

Choice of Words: Book is a collection of pages that are bound together and contain writing or pictures. Table is a piece of furniture that has a flat top and legs, used for working, eating, or playing games. On means that something is resting or positioned on top of something else. When you put them together, "The book is on the table" means that the book is resting on top of the table.

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