Ocean waves, sand smooth.

Meaning: The ocean has waves, and the sand is even and flat.

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. Sand is a loose material made up of small rock and mineral particles. Smooth means having a surface that is even and flat.

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The ocean waves are calm, and the sand is smooth.

Meaning: This means the same as the first example. The ocean has calm waves and the sand is soft and smooth.

Choice of Words: The is used to refer to a specific thing or things. Ocean waves are the large bodies of water that move in the ocean. Calm means not rough or stormy. And is used to connect two ideas or phrases. Sand is the loose, grainy material that makes up beaches. Smooth means not rough or bumpy. When you put them together, "The ocean waves are calm, and the sand is smooth" is a description of a beach with calm waves and smooth sand.

At the beach, the waves are gentle and the sand is soft.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two examples. The ocean has calm waves and the sand is soft and smooth.

Choice of Words: At is used to indicate the location or place of something. The beach is a sandy area next to the ocean. Waves are the large bodies of water that move in the ocean. Gentle means not rough or harsh. And is used to connect two ideas or phrases. Sand is the loose, grainy material that makes up beaches. Soft means not hard or firm. When you put them together, "At the beach, the waves are gentle and the sand is soft" is a description of a beach with calm waves and soft sand.

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