Direct / Implied Meaning

"Your sweater looks terrible on you."

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• Can I have your sweater?

• You should buy another sweater.

• You should buy another hat.

• Wow, that sweater looks really good!

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"I want that diamond ring."

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• Diamonds are too expensive.

• That diamond ring would look terrible on me.

• That diamond ring would look good on me.

• I don't like diamonds.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"The dinner you made is really bad."

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• Maybe we should go out tonight?

• The dinner you made is really good.

• I don't like your cooking.

• Can we eat this every night?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

"I want my CLB 5 certificate."

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• Give me my CLB 5 certificate! Right now!

• Can you check my binder? I think I have enough samples.

• Can I please have my CLB 5 certificate?

• I don't want my CLB 5 certificate.

"Your breath smells really bad."

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• I don't want to be around you now.

• Would you like some garlic or an onion?

• Go away

• Would you like some gum or a mint?

"I want one of your cookies!"

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• Give me a cookie.

• Wow! Those cookies look delicious.

• How many cookies can I have?

• I don't like cookies.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

"I don't want to see your mother this weekend."

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• I'm really busy this weekend.

• I really want to see your mother this weekend.

• What time is your mother coming over?

• Great! I can't wait to see your mother.

"I don't want to give you my phone number."

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• I don't want to give you my e-mail.

• My phone number is [phone]

• I forgot my phone number.

• I want to give you my phone number.

"Can you do the dishes?"

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• I like doing the dishes.

• I will help you do the dishes.

• That was a delicious meal.

• You are really good at doing the dishes.

"I have to go now."

How would you say this using an implied statement?

• I have to go in 5 minutes.

• Oh, look at the time . . .

• I will go now.

• I don't want to go.