The ball bounced high into the air.

Meaning: This means that the ball moved up and down or back and forth after hitting a surface to a great elevation or degree in the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.

Choice of Words: Ball is a round object that is kicked, thrown, or hit in sports or games. Bounced means to move up and down or back and forth after hitting a surface. High means to a great elevation or degree. Air is the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.

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