Wings flap quickly.

Meaning: This means that the bird is flapping its wings fast to fly.

Choice of Words: Wings are the parts of a bird that allow it to fly. Flap means to move up and down repeatedly. Quickly means at a fast speed. Together, these words describe the movement of a bird in flight.

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The bird's wings flutter.

Meaning: This means that the bird is moving its wings very quickly and lightly to fly.

Choice of Words: Bird is an animal that has feathers and can fly. Wings are the parts of a bird that allow it to fly. Flutter means to move quickly and lightly, like when a bird moves its wings to fly. When you put them together, "The bird's wings flutter" describes the movement of a bird's wings as it flies.

The butterfly's wings beat.

Meaning: This means that the butterfly is moving its wings very quickly up and down or back and forth to fly.

Choice of Words: Butterfly is an insect that has wings and can fly. Wings are the parts of a butterfly that allow it to fly. Beat means to move up and down or back and forth quickly, like when a butterfly moves its wings to fly. When you put them together, "The butterfly's wings beat" describes the movement of a butterfly's wings as it flies.

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