I like to read interesting stories before I sleep.

Meaning: I enjoy reading stories that catch my attention before I go to bed.

Choice of Words: Read means to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words. Interesting means causing curiosity or holding the attention. Sleep is a natural state of rest for the mind and body.

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Reading interesting stories is something I enjoy doing before bedtime.

Meaning: This sentence has the same meaning as the first sentence, but it emphasizes that the person enjoys the activity of reading interesting stories before they go to bed.

Choice of Words: Reading is the activity of looking at and understanding written words. Interesting means something that catches your attention and makes you want to know more. Stories are written or spoken accounts of events or experiences. Is something means an activity or thing that you can do or have. I enjoy doing means something that you like to do. Before bedtime means the time just before you go to sleep.

Prior to retiring for the night, I find pleasure in perusing captivating tales.

Meaning: This sentence is more formal than the first two sentences, but it still has the same meaning. It means that the person enjoys reading interesting stories before they go to bed.

Choice of Words: Prior to means before. Retiring for the night means going to bed. I find pleasure in means something that brings you joy or satisfaction. Perusing means to read or look at something carefully. Captivating means something that holds your attention and makes you want to keep reading. Tales are stories.

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