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Corrected sentence (simple):

The Arctic fox moults to stay warm in winter and to be invisible in summer.

Better, clearer version:

The Arctic fox moults to stay warm in winter and to blend in with its surroundings in summer.

Why we changed it (step by step):

  • The original sentence left out a word and sounded uneven. It said: "...to stay warm in winter and invisible in summer."
  • We need the same grammatical pattern for both parts: "to stay" and "to be invisible". That makes the sentence balanced. So we add "to be" before "invisible."
  • "Invisible" can sound like magic. A clearer word for kids is "blend in" or "camouflaged," because the fox's fur changes color so it mixes with the snow or rocks.
  • Note: "moults" is British spelling. In American English people write "molts." Both are okay.

If you want two short sentences for clarity:

In winter, the Arctic fox grows thick fur to stay warm. In summer, it sheds fur so it blends in with the ground.


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