The children listened attentively to the teacher's words.

Meaning: The young people in the room paid careful attention to what the person in charge of teaching was saying.

Choice of Words: Children are young people, typically under the age of 18. Listened means to pay attention to what someone is saying. Attentively means with great attention and care. Teacher's is the possessive form of teacher, indicating that something belongs to the teacher. Words are the sounds or written symbols that people use to communicate.

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