I was surprised to see the elephant dance.

Meaning: I felt a sense of astonishment or wonder when I observed the elephant performing rhythmic movements with music.

Choice of Words: Surprised is an adjective that describes a feeling of astonishment or wonder. See means to use your eyes to perceive something. Dance refers to a series of rhythmic movements that are usually performed with music.

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