Spell Bee Word: mentioned

Basic Details

Word: Mentioned

Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)

Meaning: To talk about something briefly or to refer to it.

Synonyms: Referenced, noted, cited

Antonyms: Ignored, overlooked

Idioms and Phrases

1. Not to be mentioned: Used to describe things that should not be talked about. Example: "The accident was difficult for him, so it was best not to be mentioned during the conversation."
2. As previously mentioned: Used to refer back to something that was said earlier. Example: "As previously mentioned, we will meet on Friday for the project review."

Usage Examples

Example 1: During the meeting, she mentioned her plans for the school event to gather everyone's ideas.

Example 2: The author mentioned the importance of teamwork in his book about achieving success.

Example 3: In our discussion, he mentioned a new movie that everyone should see.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "mention" comes from the Latin word "mentio," which means "to point out"? This highlights how we use the word to refer to something specific.

Famous Quote

"The greatest things in the world are, for the most part, the things that are not mentioned." Thomas Carlyle

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "mentioned" mean?

a) To ignore something
b) To talk about something briefly
c) To forget something
d) To make a decision

Answer: b) To talk about something briefly

2. Which of these is a synonym of "mentioned"?

a) Ignored
b) Noted
c) Overlooked
d) Forgotten

Answer: b) Noted

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "mentioned"?

a) Cited
b) Referenced
c) Ignored
d) Noted

Answer: c) Ignored

4. Which sentence uses "mentioned" correctly?

a) She mentioned the book she was reading yesterday.
b) He mentioned the idea during lunch yesterday.
c) They mentioned to ignore the main topic.
d) We mentioned that we dont need food.

Answer: b) He mentioned the idea during lunch yesterday.

5. Which idiom refers back to something that was said earlier?

a) Not to be mentioned
b) As previously mentioned
c) Out of sight, out of mind
d) A stitch in time saves nine

Answer: b) As previously mentioned