The old man sat on the park bench, watching the children play.

Meaning: This means an elderly man is in a park, sitting on a bench, and observing children engaged in playful activities.

Choice of Words: Old means someone who has lived for a long time. Sat means to rest in a seated position. Park bench is a seat in a public park. Watching means to look at something with attention. Children are young people. Play means to engage in an activity for enjoyment. Together, the sentence describes an elderly man sitting on a bench in a park, observing young people enjoying themselves.

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