The dog wagged its tail as it greeted its owner.

Meaning: A common pet moved its long, thin part of its body that extends from its back back and forth as it said hello to the person who has or controls it.

Choice of Words: Dog is a common pet. Wagged means to move the tail back and forth. Tail is the long, thin part of an animal's body that extends from its back. Greeted means to say hello to someone. Owner is the person who has or controls something.

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