Wind blows tree leaves side to side.

Meaning: This means that the wind causes the leaves of a tree to move from one side to the other.

Choice of Words: Wind is the movement of air. Blows means to move air or cause it to move. Tree is a large plant with a woody stem and branches. Leaves are the flat, green parts of a tree that grow from its branches. Side means the edge or surface of something. When you put them together, "Wind blows tree leaves side to side" describes the effect of wind on tree leaves.

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The wind is making the tree leaves move.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence. The wind is causing the leaves of the tree to move.

Choice of Words: The is used to talk about something specific. Wind is the air that moves around us. Is means to be or exist. Making means to cause something to happen. The is used to talk about something specific. Tree is a tall plant with a trunk and branches. Leaves are the green parts of a tree that grow on the branches. Move means to change position. When you put them together, "The wind is making the tree leaves move" means the wind is causing the leaves of the tree to change position.

Windy air moves the leaves on the tree.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences. The wind is causing the leaves of the tree to move.

Choice of Words: Windy means full of wind. Air is the invisible gas that surrounds us. Moves means to change position. The is used to talk about something specific. Leaves are the green parts of a tree that grow on the branches. On means in a position that is touching the top of something. The is used to talk about something specific. Tree is a tall plant with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, "Windy air moves the leaves on the tree" means the air that is full of wind is causing the leaves of the tree to change position.

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