To use 'sink' and 'float' in a sentence, you describe whether an object stays on the surface of a liquid (floats) or goes below the surface (sinks).
The words sink and float are commonly used to describe the behavior of objects when placed in a liquid, most often water. An object either rests on the surface (floats) or descends into the liquid (sinks).
Using 'Float' in a Sentence
When an object is less dense than the liquid it is in, it will float. This means it stays on or near the surface.
Here are some examples using 'float':
- A leaf floats above water. (As provided in the reference)
- The empty boat will float on the lake.
- Helium balloons float in the air because helium is lighter than air.
- Icebergs float on the ocean surface, although most of their mass is underwater.
Using 'Sink' in a Sentence
When an object is denser than the liquid it is in, it will sink. This means it moves downwards through the liquid, often settling at the bottom.
Here are some examples using 'sink':
- A piece of iron sinks in water. (As provided in the reference: sink: A piece of iron sinks in water.)
- Throw a stone into the pond, and it will quickly sink to the bottom.
- If the ship takes on too much water, it will sink.
- My keys fell in the pool and sank immediately.
Using these words in sentences helps describe simple physical properties and actions related to density and buoyancy.
