The sun shone brightly in the sky, casting its warm rays upon the earth.

Meaning: This sentence describes the sun shining brightly in the sky, and its rays are spreading warmth on the earth.

Choice of Words: Shone means that the sun was emitting light and heat. Brightly means that the sun was shining with great intensity. Casting means that the sun was sending out its rays. Rays are lines of light or heat coming from the sun. Earth is the planet we live on.

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• The sun smiled brightly, casting its warm rays upon the earth.
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• The sun peeked through the clouds, casting warm rays upon the earth.
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