The old man sat on the porch, watching the rain fall.

Meaning: The old man was sitting on the porch, looking at the rain falling.

Choice of Words: Sat is the past tense of sit, which means to be in a position with the body supported by the buttocks and the legs extended. Porch is a covered area attached to the front or back of a house. Watching is the present participle of watch, which means to look at something attentively.

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