The old man sat on the bench and watched the children play.

Meaning: This sentence is saying that an elderly male human being was seated on a long seat, observing young human beings engaging in an activity for enjoyment.

Choice of Words: Old means advanced in age. Man is an adult male human being. Sat means to be in a position where your body is supported from below. Bench is a long seat for several people. Watched means to look at something attentively. Children are young human beings. Play means to engage in an activity for enjoyment.

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