Spell Bee Word: monument

Basic Details

Word: Monument

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A structure built to remember a person or an event, often something important in history.

Synonyms: Memorial, edifice, tribute

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

Standing as a monument: Refers to something that serves as a lasting reminder of a person or event. Example: "Her kindness stands as a monument to everyone she helped."
Monumental effort: Describes a very large or significant amount of work that has been put into something. Example: "They made a monumental effort to clean up the park after the festival."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The Eiffel Tower in Paris is a famous monument known around the world.

Example 2: In our history lesson, we learned about the monument built to honour the soldiers who fought in the war.

Example 3: The ancient monument had carvings that told stories of a long-lost culture.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the Great Wall of China is not only a historical monument but also one of the only man-made structures visible from space?

Famous Quote

"A monument is not an end in itself, but a means to reflect on the values we hold dear." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "monument" mean?

a) A type of book
b) A structure built to remember someone or something important
c) A method of digging
d) A kind of animal

Answer: b) A structure built to remember someone or something important

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

a) Building
b) Memorial
c) Tree
d) Road

Answer: b) Memorial

3. Which sentence uses "monument" correctly?

a) The monument was made of chocolate.
b) The monument in the park was a favourite meeting spot.
c) The monument flew over the city.
d) The monument played music at the festival.

Answer: b) The monument in the park was a favourite meeting spot.

4. What does the idiom "standing as a monument" mean?

a) A building that is very tall
b) A thing that is a lasting reminder of something
c) A person who does no work
d) A tree that never grows

Answer: b) A thing that is a lasting reminder of something

5. What is the opposite of "monument"?

a) N/A
b) Shadow
c) Idea
d) Memory

Answer: a) N/A

Associated Words

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