The old man sat in his rocking chair and read a book.

Meaning: The sentence is describing an old man sitting in a rocking chair and reading a book.

Choice of Words: The word old describes the man's age. Sat means the man was in a seated position, and rocking chair is a type of chair that moves back and forth. Read means the man was looking at the words in the book and understanding them.

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