The dog wagged its tail gratefully as it was petted.

Meaning: This means the dog was moving its tail quickly from side to side to show its thankfulness and appreciation for being petted.

Choice of Words: Wagged means to move something, especially a tail, quickly from side to side. Gratefully means feeling thankful or appreciative. When the dog wagged its tail gratefully as it was petted, it means it was showing its appreciation for being petted.

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