They sat down on a nearby bench and chatted.

Meaning: This sentence describes the children sitting down on a bench near them and talking to each other.

Choice of Words: Sat means to adopt a position with the body supported by the buttocks. Nearby means close to a particular place or thing. Bench is a long seat for several people. Chatted means to talk informally and casually.

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