The waves danced on the surface of the ocean.

Meaning: The waves were moving in a graceful and rhythmic way on the top layer of the ocean.

Choice of Words: Danced means to move in a graceful and rhythmic way. The word surface refers to the outer layer of something, in this case, the top layer of the ocean. The ocean is a large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.

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