It scratched my skin and made it red and sore.

Meaning: The sand rubbed against my skin, causing it to become irritated, painful, and red.

Choice of Words: Scratched means to use your fingernails or something sharp to make lines or marks on a surface. Sore means painful or tender. "Red and sore" describes skin that is irritated and painful.

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