Basic Details
Word: Called
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "call")
Meaning: To have spoken to someone using their name or to have given someone a name.
Synonyms: Named, referred to, titled
Antonyms: Ignored, omitted, neglected
Idioms and Phrases
- Called to account: To be asked to explain one's actions. Example: "He was called to account for his late submission of homework."
- Call it a day: To decide to stop working for the day. Example: "After cleaning for hours, we decided to call it a day and rest."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She called her friend to invite her to the birthday party.
Example 2: The teacher called on a student to answer the question in class.
Example 3: My grandmother called me by my nickname when I was young.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the verb "call" has been used since Old English? It evolved from the word "ceallian," which means "to shout" or "to announce." Over time, it transformed into the word we use today.
Famous Quote
"What we call ourselves is the least of what we are." - John ODonohue
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "called" mean?
a) To ignore someone
b) To have spoken to someone using their name
c) To walk away
d) To shout at someone
Answer: b) To have spoken to someone using their name
2. Which of these is a synonym of "called"?
a) Ignored
b) Named
c) Forgotten
d) Listened
Answer: b) Named
3. Which sentence uses "called" correctly?
a) She called her dog over to the garden.
b) He called the chair at the table.
c) They called the book interesting.
d) The sun called brightly today.
Answer: a) She called her dog over to the garden.
4. Which idiom means to be asked to explain one's actions?
a) Call it a day
b) Called to account
c) Call off the dogs
d) To call the shots
Answer: b) Called to account
5. What is the opposite of "called"?
a) Texted
b) Named
c) Ignored
d) Shouted
Answer: c) Ignored
