Shells shimmered in the sunlight.

Meaning: The hard outer coverings of some sea creatures shone with a gentle, wavering light from the sun.

Choice of Words: Shells are the hard outer coverings of some sea creatures. Shimmered means to shine with a gentle, wavering light. Sunlight is the light from the sun.

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The shells glittered in the sun's rays.

Meaning: The shells were shining and sparkling in the sunlight.

Choice of Words: Glittered means to shine with a bright, sparkly light. Sun's rays are the beams of light that come from the sun. So, this sentence means that the shells were shining with a bright, sparkly light in the sunlight.

The seashells sparkled like tiny diamonds in the sun.

Meaning: The seashells were shining and sparkling in the sunlight, like tiny diamonds.

Choice of Words: Seashells are shells that come from the sea. Sparkled means to shine with a bright, twinkling light. Tiny diamonds are very small, precious stones that are known for their sparkle. So, this sentence means that the seashells were shining with a bright, twinkling light in the sunlight, like tiny diamonds.

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