The snow melts quickly in the sun.

Meaning: This describes the transformation of snow into liquid water due to the sun's heat.

Choice of Words: Snow is frozen water that falls from the sky in white flakes. Melt means to change from a solid to a liquid state, typically by heating. Quickly means in a short amount of time or without delay. In means located or enclosed within. Sun is the star at the center of our solar system. When you put them together, the sentence means that the frozen water that falls from the sky in white flakes is changing from a solid to a liquid state in a short amount of time or without delay in the star at the center of our solar system.

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The snow turns to water under the sun's rays.

Meaning: This sentence describes what happens to snow when it is exposed to the sun. It means that the snow changes from a solid into a liquid (water) when it gets warm.

Choice of Words: Snow is a frozen form of water that falls from the sky in cold weather. Turns means to change from one state or condition to another. Water is a clear liquid that is essential for life. Sun's rays are the beams of light and heat that come from the sun. When you put them together, this sentence describes how the snow changes from a solid state to a liquid state when it is exposed to the heat of the sun.

When the sun shines, the snow melts into a puddle.

Meaning: This sentence describes what happens to snow when it is exposed to the sun. It means that the snow changes from a solid into a liquid (water) and forms a puddle when it gets warm.

Choice of Words: Sun is a large, bright star that provides heat and light to our planet. Shines means to emit light and heat. Snow is a frozen form of water that falls from the sky in cold weather. Melts means to change from a solid state to a liquid state. Puddle is a small pool of liquid, usually water, that forms on the ground. When you put them together, this sentence describes how the snow changes from a solid to a liquid state and forms a puddle when it is exposed to the heat of the sun.

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