English

mark

mɑɹk
Meaning: to grade; to judge student work
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base mark
3rd person singular present marks
Present participle marking
Past marked
Will future will mark
Going-to future going to mark
Imperative negative don't mark / do not mark

Example sentences

I spent the evening marking freshman term papers.
I spent the evening marking freshman term papers.
The invention of the internet marked the beginning of a new era.
The invention of the internet marked the beginning of a new era.
The tiger marked its territory to warn off other predators.
The tiger marked its territory to warn off other predators.
The city held a parade to mark the 100th anniversary of its founding.
The city held a parade to mark the 100th anniversary of its founding.
Old signs mark the battlefield near the river.
Old signs mark the battlefield near the river.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in British English (and some other dialects) to mean 'grading' or 'scoring' academic work.

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