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Original sentence: The crane truck lifts and moves big heavy things around the building site.

Short answer: The sentence is understandable, but it's a little nicer to write:

  • The crane truck lifts and moves big, heavy things around the building site.

Why this is better (explained for a 7-year-old):strong>

  • We put a small comma between two describing words like "big" and "heavy" so the sentence is clearer. It is like a tiny pause when you read aloud.
  • "Crane truck" or just "crane" are both okay. If you like, you can say "the crane" because cranes lift heavy things.
  • "Building site" is fine, but some people say "construction site." Both mean the same place where buildings are being made.

Other good versions:

  • The crane lifts and moves big, heavy things around the building site.
  • The crane truck lifts and moves large, heavy objects around the construction site.

Pick one you like: I recommend: The crane truck lifts and moves big, heavy things around the building site.


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