The waves danced merrily upon the ocean.

Meaning: The moving ridges of water in the ocean or sea were moving in a graceful and lively way on the surface of the ocean.

Choice of Words: Waves are moving ridges of water in the ocean or sea. Danced means they were moving in a graceful and lively way. Merrily means they were moving in a happy and carefree way. Upon means they were on the surface of the ocean.

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The waves bobbed up and down on the ocean.

Meaning: This means that the waves were moving up and down on the surface of the ocean.

Choice of Words: Waves are the rises and falls in the water of a sea, ocean, lake, or river. Bobbed means to move up and down in the water. Up means in a higher position. Down means in a lower position. On means in or at a particular place or position. Ocean is a large body of salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface.

The waves splashed and crashed against the shore.

Meaning: This means that the waves were hitting the shore and making a loud noise.

Choice of Words: Waves are the rises and falls in the water of a sea, ocean, lake, or river. Splashed means to scatter liquid in drops. Crashed means to make a loud, sudden noise. Against means in opposition to or in contact with something. Shore is the land along the edge of a sea, ocean, lake, or river.

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