Lily pads float on the water.

Meaning: Lily pads are plants that rest on the surface of water bodies.

Choice of Words: Lily pads are flat, round leaves that grow on the surface of water. Float means to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking. Water is a clear liquid that covers most of the Earth's surface.

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The lily pads are bobbing on the water.

Meaning: This means that the lily pads are moving up and down slightly on the surface of the water.

Choice of Words: **Bobbing** means to move up and down gently on the surface of water. It's like when you see a boat or a piece of wood floating on water and it's moving slightly up and down with the waves.

The lily pads are floating gracefully on the water.

Meaning: This means that the lily pads are floating on the water in a beautiful and elegant way.

Choice of Words: **Gracefully** means in a smooth and elegant way. It's like when you see a swan swimming on water and it looks very elegant and effortless.

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