The teacher writes on the board.
Meaning: This means the teacher is marking or tracing letters, words, or symbols on a flat, rectangular piece of wood or other material.
Choice of Words: Write is to mark or trace letters, words, or symbols on a surface. On means being in a position of contact with the upper surface of something. Board is a flat, rectangular piece of wood or other material used for writing or drawing on.
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