Basic Details
Word: Attending
Part of Speech: Verb (present participle of "attend")
Meaning: Being present at a place or event.
Synonyms: Participating, joining, being present
Antonyms: Ignoring, skipping, absent
Idioms and Phrases
- Attending to business: Taking care of important matters or responsibilities. Example: "She spent the morning attending to business before the big meeting."
- Attend to someone's needs: To take care of or help someone with what they require. Example: "The nurse was always attending to the patients' needs with great care."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I am excited about attending the school assembly this Friday.
Example 2: He is great at attending to details, which makes him a good artist.
Example 3: Attending the workshop helped her learn new skills for her job.
Fun Fact
The word "attend" comes from the Latin word "attendere," which means "to stretch toward." This reflects the idea of focusing and being present at a particular place or event.
Famous Quote
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are attending to, you will be successful." Albert Schweitzer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "attending" mean?
a) Being somewhere
b) Leaving early
c) Not paying attention
d) Flying away
Answer: a) Being somewhere
2. Which of these is a synonym of "attending"?
a) Ignoring
b) Participating
c) Skipping
d) Fleeing
Answer: b) Participating
3. Which sentence uses "attending" correctly?
a) She is attending to a lovely party tonight.
b) They are attending the exhibition together.
c) The bird is attending its nest.
d) He is attending the meal quickly.
Answer: b) They are attending the exhibition together.
4. Which idiom means to focus on an important matter?
a) Attend to business
b) Jumping at shadows
c) Play with fire
d) The icing on the cake
Answer: a) Attend to business
5. What is the opposite of "attending"?
a) Joining
b) Being present
c) Ignoring
d) Participating
Answer: c) Ignoring
