The shadow moves as the sun moves.

Meaning: This sentence describes the relationship between the movement of the sun and the movement of the shadow cast by the moon.

Choice of Words: Moves means to change position. Sun refers to the star at the center of our solar system.

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The shadow follows the sun.

Meaning: This means that the shadow of an object will always be on the opposite side of the object from the sun.

Choice of Words: Shadow is the dark area created when an object blocks the light. Follow means to go after or come behind someone or something. Sun is the big, bright star in the sky that gives us light and heat. When you put these words together, "The shadow follows the sun" means that the dark area created by an object moves as the sun moves.

The shadow dances as the sun shines.

Meaning: This means that the shadow of an object will move in a way that is both beautiful and unpredictable.

Choice of Words: Dance means to move your body in a way that is graceful and often rhythmic. Shine means to give off light. When you put these words together, "The shadow dances as the sun shines" means that the shadow of an object moves in a graceful way as the sun moves.

The shadow sways as the sun moves.

Meaning: This means that the shadow of an object will move in a way that is both gentle and graceful.

Choice of Words: Sway means to move gently from side to side. Move means to change position or location. When you put these words together, "The shadow sways as the sun moves" means that the shadow of an object moves gently from side to side as the sun moves.

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