He sat quietly, listening to the birds sing.

Meaning: This sentence describes someone sitting in a quiet place and paying attention to the sounds of birds making musical sounds.

Choice of Words: Sat means to rest in a seated position. Quietly means without making any noise. Listening means paying attention to sounds. Birds are small, warm-blooded vertebrates with feathers. Sing means to make musical sounds with your voice.

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