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Understanding the sentence

Let’s look at the sentence: “Dolphins surf waves for fun, like people.”

This sentence is almost correct, but we can make a small adjustment for clearer grammar and meaning.

Two possible, clear versions

  1. Plural subject with matching verb: “Dolphins surf waves for fun, like people do.”
  2. Compare and keep it simple: “Dolphins surf waves for fun, like humans do.”

Why these changes help

  • Adding do after uest says what people do, making the comparison clear.
  • Using humans or repeating do keeps the sentence crisp and natural for young readers.

Tips for young writers

  • When you compare two things, use a simple word like like and add do after the comparison to finish the sentence.
  • Keep the subject plural (dolphins) and the verb in the right form (surf).

So, the best, kid-friendly options are: “Dolphins surf waves for fun, like people do.” or “Dolphins surf waves for fun, like humans do.”


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