Sand fell onto the floor.

Meaning: Small pieces of rock or minerals moved downward under the force of gravity onto the lower surface of the room.

Choice of Words: Sand: small, loose particles of rock or mineral. Fell: moved downward under the force of gravity. Floor: the lower surface of a room.

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