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Seatwork - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

seatwork

/ˈsitˌwɝk/ /ˈsiːtˌwɜːk/

Definition:

Written or practical work done by students at their seats in class.

Synonyms:

deskwork, classwork, assignments, exercises

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

playtime, recess

Common Collocations:

complete seatwork, assign seatwork, check seatwork, grade seatwork

Derivatives:

seatworks (rare plural), seatworking (gerund)

Usage Tips:

Use "seatwork" to describe individual classroom tasks students do quietly at their desks.

Common Phrases:

busy with seatwork, finish your seatwork, time for seatwork

Etymology:

Compound of "seat" (place) + "work" (task), first recorded in early 20th century education contexts.

Examples:

  • 1. The teacher assigned quiet seatwork after the lesson.
  • 2. Students focused on their seatwork until the bell rang.
  • 3. She finished her seatwork quickly and helped others.
  • 4. The class struggled with the challenging seatwork today.

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