Basic Details
Word: Remarked
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To say something or make a comment about something.
Synonyms: Commented, stated, observed
Antonyms: Ignored, overlooked
Idioms and Phrases
- Make a remark: To say something about a topic. Example: "He made a remark about the beautiful weather during the picnic."
- Put in one's two cents: To give an opinion or make a comment. Example: "She put in her two cents about the movie; she thought it was fantastic!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher remarked on how well the students did on their tests this term.
Example 2: After the presentation, several people remarked that it was very informative and engaging.
Example 3: He remarked that the book he read last night was one of the best he had ever come across.
Fun Fact
The word "remarked" comes from the Old French "remarquer," meaning "to mark again." This reflects the idea of noticing or commenting on something observed.
Famous Quote
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." — Aristotle
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "remarked" mean?
a) To keep quiet
b) To say something
c) To laugh out loud
d) To run away
Answer: b) To say something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "remarked"?
a) Jumped
b) Commented
c) Clapped
d) Danced
Answer: b) Commented
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "remarked"?
a) Noticed
b) Ignored
c) Spoke
d) Observed
Answer: b) Ignored
4. Which sentence uses "remarked" correctly?
a) She remarked the page in her book.
b) He remarked that the cake was delicious.
c) I remarked all my toys.
d) They remarked the football match.
Answer: b) He remarked that the cake was delicious.
5. Which idiom means to give an opinion?
a) Make a remark
b) Break a leg
c) Hit the books
d) Catch some rays
Answer: a) Make a remark
