The lesson began and he listened attentively.

Meaning: This sentence describes a boy who paid attention during the lesson.

Choice of Words: Lesson is a period of instruction or study. Began is the past tense of the verb begin, which means to start or initiate something. Listened is the past tense of the verb listen, which means to pay attention to what someone is saying.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The teacher explained the lesson clearly, and the students listened attentively.
• The diligent student attentively listened to the teacher's lesson.
• He listened attentively to the teacher's lesson.
• The students listened attentively during the lesson.
• The students listened attentively to the teacher's lesson.
• Pupils listened attentively during the lesson.
• The students listened attentively to the lesson.
• Students listened attentively during the teacher's lesson.
• Students listened attentively to the lesson.
• She listened attentively to the teacher's lesson.