The old man sat on the bench and watched the birds.

Meaning: This means the old man was sitting on the bench, observing and enjoying the birds.

Choice of Words: Bench is a seat for multiple people in a public place, usually made of wood or metal. Watched means to look at something or someone attentively. When you put them together, "Sat on the bench and watched" means the old man was sitting on the bench, paying attention to the birds.

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