The cat scratches the post happily.

Meaning: This sentence is describing what the cat is doing and how it's feeling. It's saying that the cat is scratching a vertical surface and it's happy while doing it.

Choice of Words: Scratch means to rub or scrape with fingernails or claws. Post refers to a vertical support or pillar. Happily describes a state of contentment or joy. The sentence portrays the cat's enjoyment in scratching a vertical surface.

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