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Yes — the sentence is correct.

Here's why, in a simple step-by-step way:

  • Beavers = the subject (who the sentence is about). It is a plural noun.
  • build = the verb (the action). It matches the plural subject: beavers build.
  • dams and lodges = the objects (what the beavers build). There are two things, so we use "and" to join them.
  • on the water = a phrase that tells where they build (a place).

All parts fit together correctly, so the grammar is fine.

Small note about word choice: "On the water" is okay, but you might also hear "in rivers and streams" because beavers usually build in rivers or streams. Both ways are correct, but they give a little different picture:

  • "on the water" sounds like something sits on the water's surface.
  • "in rivers and streams" tells exactly what type of water the beavers use.

Simple alternative sentence: Beavers build dams and lodges in rivers and streams.

Try this little activity: underline the subject and circle the verb in the sentence "Beavers build dams and lodges on the water."

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