Sunlight sparkled on the surface of the calm water.
Meaning: The sunlight was shining on the top of the water, which was still and not moving.
Choice of Words: Calm means not moving or showing any strong emotion. Surface is the top part of something. Sparkle means to shine with small, bright lights.
Alternative Expressions
The sunlight danced across the smooth water.
Meaning: This sentence describes how the sunlight moved across the water in a way that looked like it was dancing.
Choice of Words: **Danced** means to move in a light and graceful way. **Smooth** means not rough or bumpy.
The sun's rays shimmered on the tranquil water.
Meaning: This sentence describes how the sunlight made the water look like it was covered in a soft, shimmering light because the water was not moving.
Choice of Words: **Shimmered** means to shine with a faint light. **Tranquil** means peaceful and calm.