Road is bumpy.

Meaning: This means that the road has many small bumps and is not smooth.

Choice of Words: Road is a surface that is used for travel. Is is a linking verb that connects the subject to the predicate. Bumpy is an adjective that describes a surface that has many small protrusions or depressions.

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The road is not smooth.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two examples, the road has lots of little hills and valleys, making it not smooth to drive on.

Choice of Words: The road is the paved or unpaved path that vehicles travel on. Smooth means flat and even, without any bumps or holes. So, when you put them together, "The road is not smooth" means the road has many ups and downs, making it uncomfortable to drive on.

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