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When animals get scared, each one has a special trick to stay safe. Some hide, some run away, and one even makes a stinky smell!

Rephrasing the second trick ("Some run"):

  • Some hurry away to safety. (easy and friendly)
  • Some scurry off. (short and lively)
  • Some dash away. (quick and fun)
  • Some take off running. (clear action)
  • Some bolt to a safe spot. (strong word for running fast)

I think the best one for a 7‑year‑old is: Some hurry away to safety. It's simple and tells why they run.

Quick examples of who does what:

  • Hide: a turtle pulls into its shell, a mouse hides in a hole, a chameleon blends in.
  • Run (hurry away to safety): a rabbit, a deer, or a squirrel will sprint to escape.
  • Stinky smell: a skunk sprays to scare predators away.

Which rewording do you like best? I can use it in a sentence or a short story for you.


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