The dog ran around the yard chasing a ball.

Meaning: This sentence describes a dog moving quickly in a circular path around a yard while trying to catch a ball.

Choice of Words: Ran is the past tense of the verb run, which means to move quickly using your legs. Around means in a circular or curved path. Yard is an area of land around a house or building. Chasing means to try to catch or reach something that is moving away.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The dog ran around the yard, chasing a ball.
• The dog ran around the yard.
• The dog wagged its tail happily as it ran around the yard.
• The dog ran around the yard happily.
• The dog ran around the yard barking loudly.
• The dog wagged its tail excitedly as it ran around the yard.
• The excited dog ran around the yard.
• Playful dog chased ball around the yard.
• The dog chased the ball around the yard.
• The dog ran fast, chasing the ball.