Loud noise scared sleeping dog awake.

Meaning: This sentence describes how a sudden and loud sound startled a dog from its sleep, causing it to become fearful and alert.

Choice of Words: Loud means making a lot of sound, while noise is any sound that can be heard. Scared means to cause fear or make someone feel afraid, while awake means not asleep.

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The dog was startled by the sudden commotion.

Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where a dog is suddenly awakened by a loud noise and is startled by it.

Choice of Words: Startled means to be suddenly surprised or frightened. Sudden means happening quickly or unexpectedly. Commotion means a noisy disturbance.

The sound of thunder jolted the dog from its slumber.

Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where a dog is sleeping and is suddenly awakened by a loud noise, such as thunder.

Choice of Words: Jolted means to move suddenly or roughly. Slumber means sleep.

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