Seashells lie on beach.

Meaning: Seashells can be found on the beach after the tide goes out.

Choice of Words: Seashells are the hard outer coverings of marine animals such as snails, clams, and oysters. Lie means to be in a reclining or resting position. Beach is the land along the edge of a sea or ocean.

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Seashells rest on the beach.

Meaning: This means that the seashells are not moving and are in a relaxed state on the sand next to the water. It's like saying, The seashells are sitting still on the beach.

Choice of Words: Seashells are small pieces of the hard outer covering of some sea animals, like clams and snails. Rest means to be in a state of relaxation or inactivity. Beach is a sandy area next to a body of water, like a lake or ocean. When you put them together, "Seashells rest on the beach" describes the state of seashells on the sandy area next to a body of water.

Seashells are found on the beach.

Meaning: This means that the seashells are present on the sand next to the water. It's like saying, You can find seashells on the beach.

Choice of Words: Seashells are small pieces of the hard outer covering of some sea animals, like clams and snails. Found means to come across or discover something. Beach is a sandy area next to a body of water, like a lake or ocean. When you put them together, "Seashells are found on the beach" describes the location of seashells on the sandy area next to a body of water.

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