The dog wagged its tail with delight.

Meaning: This sentence describes a dog that is very happy and excited. It is moving its tail back and forth quickly to show its happiness.

Choice of Words: Wag means to move something quickly back and forth. Tail is the long, thin part that extends from the back of some animals. Delight is a feeling of great joy or pleasure. When you put them together, "The dog wagged its tail with delight" means the dog was very happy.

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