He sat quietly, listening intently.

Meaning: He was sitting still and silent, paying close attention to the sounds around him.

Choice of Words: Sat is the past tense of sit, which means to position yourself on a surface with your weight supported. Quietly means making no noise. Listening means paying attention to sounds. Intently means with great attention and focus.

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Related Expressions

• He sat quietly, listening to the birds sing.
• The girl sat quietly in class, listening attentively.
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• The little boy sat still and listened intently.
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• The old man sat quietly on the park bench.
• The cat sat on the mat quietly.
• The cat sat quietly.
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• The cat sat quietly on the couch.