Notice versus comment

Maloy · #1 (permalink) Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:55 am *Notice versus comment*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #57 "Chit Chat: At the pub", question 9

Charles: The one thing I've ......... is that he doesn't say anything.

(a) remarked
(b) connected
(c) commented
(d) noticed

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #57 "Chit Chat: At the pub", answer 9

Charles: The one thing I've noticed is that he doesn't say anything.

Correct answer: (d) noticed

Your answer was: incorrect
Charles: The one thing I've commented is that he doesn't say anything.
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difference between this two?

Maloy

Alan · #2 (permalink) Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:52 am *Notice versus comment*

Hi,

If you use 'commented', you would have to add 'on'. Notice means observe and comment on means make a remark about.

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Ltvan82 · #3 (permalink) Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:56 am *Notice versus comment*

My answer was 'remarked'. Can you please explain the difference between 'notice' n 'remark', sir?

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