Candles flickered on the cake.

Meaning: This sentence describes candles that are burning on top of a cake.

Choice of Words: Candles are wax objects with a wick that is lit to produce light. Flickered means to burn with a small, unsteady flame. On is a preposition that means in or at a particular place or position.

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The flames danced on the cake.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the flames of the candles were moving on top of the cake.

Choice of Words: Flames are the burning part of a fire or candle. Danced means to move gracefully and lightly, like a dancer. On means located at or touching the surface of something. Cake is a sweet baked food that is often decorated and served on special occasions.

The candles burned brightly on the cake.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the candles were burning with a lot of light on top of the cake.

Choice of Words: Candles are wax sticks with a wick that is lit to create a flame and light. Burned means to be on fire or to produce a flame. Brightly means with a lot of light. On means located at or touching the surface of something. Cake is a sweet baked food that is often decorated and served on special occasions.

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