Ocean waves crashed loudly against the shore.

Meaning: This sentence describes the loud sound of ocean waves hitting the land.

Choice of Words: Ocean is a large body of salt water. Waves are ridges of water that move across the surface of a body of water. Crashed means to make a loud, sudden noise. Loudly describes a high level of sound. Against means in opposition to or in contact with something. Shore is the land along the edge of a body of water.

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The waves from the ocean made a loud noise when they hit the beach.

Meaning: This sentence describes the sound of waves hitting the land along the edge of the ocean. It's like saying, The waves from the ocean made a loud noise when they hit the beach.

Choice of Words: Waves are moving ridges of water that form on the ocean's surface. Ocean is the big body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth. Made means to cause something to happen or exist. Loud means making a lot of noise. Noise is a sound, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted. When is used to connect two events that happen at the same time. Hit means to touch or collide with something. Beach is the land along the edge of the ocean.

The water from the ocean made a big sound when it hit the sand.

Meaning: This sentence describes the sound of waves hitting the land along the edge of the ocean. It's like saying, The waves from the ocean made a loud noise when they hit the beach.

Choice of Words: Water is a liquid that covers most of the Earth's surface. Ocean is the big body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth. Made means to cause something to happen or exist. Big means large in size or amount. Sound is a vibration that travels through the air or another medium and can be heard by the ear. When is used to connect two events that happen at the same time. Hit means to touch or collide with something. Sand is a loose material made up of small rock particles.

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