The cat scratched the furniture with its sharp claws.

Meaning: The cat used its sharp claws to make marks or lines on the furniture.

Choice of Words: Scratched means to make marks or lines on a surface with something sharp. Claws are the sharp, curved nails on the toes of cats and other animals. Furniture refers to the objects in a room, such as chairs, tables, and beds.

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