The clouds floated above the mountain.

Meaning: This sentence describes visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere moving smoothly and effortlessly through the air higher than a large natural elevation of the Earth's surface.

Choice of Words: Clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Floated means to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or water. Above means higher than or over something. The is an article that specifies a particular noun. Mountain is a large natural elevation of the Earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

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