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Original sentence: 'With such long arms, orangutans are great at climbing.'

Is it correct? Yes — this sentence is grammatically correct and easy to understand.

Why it works (step by step for a 7-year-old):

  • The little beginning, 'With such long arms,' tells us the reason.
  • The main part, 'orangutans are great at climbing,' tells us what orangutans can do.
  • Because the reason and the main idea match (the reason is about orangutans), the sentence is clear and not confusing.

Two simpler ways to say the same thing:

  • 'Because they have such long arms, orangutans are great at climbing.'
  • 'Orangutans are great climbers because they have such long arms.'

All three sentences mean the same thing. Nice sentence!


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