He sat down at his desk and opened his book.

Meaning: This sentence describes a boy who sat at his desk and prepared his book for use.

Choice of Words: Sat is the past tense of the verb sit, which means to rest in a seated position. Desk is a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working. Opened is the past tense of the verb open, which means to make something accessible by moving it apart.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The man sat at his desk, working on his computer.
• He sat chair and opened book.
• Brother sat desk by window.
• Heavy book sits on desk.
• The man works diligently at his desk.
• The boy cleans his desk daily.
• The old man sat in his rocking chair and read a book.
• A clean desk promotes creativity and innovation.
• A clean and organized desk is a reflection of a healthy mind.
• Desk holds books and papers.