Implicit vs. Explicit Retake

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”

Which of the following is explicitly stated in the paragraph?

• Maggie lives close to the school.
• Maggie put on her coat and grabbed her backpack.
• Maggie is in Kindergarten or 1st grade.
• Maggie is never late to school.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”
Identify the implicit information in the paragraph above. 

• Maggie lives close to school. 
• Maggie put on her coat. 
• Maggie was late to school.
• Maggie was in Kindergarten or 1st grade.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."
Identify the explicit information. 

• Ryan was looking forward to spending the night at his friend Robert's house.
• Ryan is allergic to cats.
• Ryan is scared of cats.
• Ryan is homesick.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."
Identify the Implicit information. 

• Ryan is nervous about spending the night.
  
• Ryan and Robert had a secret handshake.
  
• Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games.
  
• Ryan is allergic to cats.
  

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Implicit information is understood through inferences. 

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Explicit information is understood through inferences. 

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can be implied from walking in to Ms. Graybill's classroom?

• There are 35 desks in the room. 
• Ms. Graybill's opinion of her students. 
• Ms. Graybill teaches literature. 
• The walls are made of cinderblock. 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
Identify the explicit information.

• Everett had never been to a grocery store.
• Everett's dad needs help with the shopping.
• Everett's dad does not shop often.
• Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
Identify the implicit information.

• Nicole's car is broken.
• Nicole is going shopping.
• Nicole is going on vacation.
• Nicole lives in a large city.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
 Identify the explicit information.

• Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work.
• Hudson enjoys his job.
• Hudson is an auto mechanic.
• Hudson works as a plumber.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2