Learn English – we use “entertainment”? Can I use “entertaining” instead

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I was doing my homework when I came across a question like this:

"It might look like (entertain), but the kitten is practising its hunting skills."

I decided to choose "entertaining" as my answer, however, it was marked wrong. The correct answer should have been "entertainment". I really don't understand why. Can anyone help me?

Best Answer

It should be entertainment.

Entertainment is a noun whereas entertaining is an adjective.

So you could say:

"It might look entertaining, but the kitten is practising its hunting skills."

or

"It might look like an entertaining activity, but the kitten is practising its hunting skills."