Worms wiggle in the soil.

Meaning: This sentence describes the movement of worms in the soil.

Choice of Words: Worms are long, thin, soft-bodied animals that live in the soil. Wiggle means to move with short, quick movements. Soil is the loose material that covers the earth's surface.

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Worms squirm in the dirt.

Meaning: This means that the worms are moving around in the dirt in a way that shows they are uncomfortable or restless. It's like saying, The worms are moving around in the dirt because they are trying to find a comfortable spot.

Choice of Words: Worms are small, soft animals that live in the ground. Squirm means to move around in a restless or uncomfortable way. Dirt is the loose soil on the ground. When you put them together, "Worms squirm in the dirt" means that the worms are moving around in the dirt in a restless way.

Worms wriggle in the mud.

Meaning: This means that the worms are moving around in the mud in a way that shows they are happy or comfortable. It's like saying, The worms are moving around in the mud because they are enjoying the wet, sticky feeling.

Choice of Words: Worms are small, soft animals that live in the ground. Wriggle means to move in a wavy or twisting way. Mud is wet, sticky dirt. When you put them together, "Worms wriggle in the mud" means that the worms are moving around in the mud in a wavy or twisting way.

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