What does explicit mean?

Evidence that is directly stated in the text

A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning

When the answer is implied in the text

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. Which of the following is explicitly stated in the paragraph?

Maggie put on her coat and grabbed her backpack.

Maggie lives close to the school.

Maggie is never late to school.

Identify the implicit information in the article below: Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack.

Maggie lives close to the school.

Maggie is excited about going to school.

Read the passage below. Identify the explicit information. Omar 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.”

Omar hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work.

Identify the implicit information in the following paragraph. Omar 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.”

Omar hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work

Which of the following is an example of implicit evidence?

B) A character's feelings are hinted at through their actions.

A) A character's thoughts are directly stated.

C) A narrator describes the setting in detail.

D) A dialogue explicitly states a character's intention.

What does it mean to infer something from a text?

C) To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

Identify the explicit information in the following sentence: 'The sky was a clear blue, and the sun was shining brightly.'

D) People are enjoying the weather.

Which sentence contains implicit information?

B) He wore a coat because it was cold outside.

A) She said she was tired and went to bed.

D) The teacher announced the test results.

What is the role of background knowledge in making inferences?

B) It provides context to understand implicit information.

A) It helps to memorize the text.

C) It is used to write a summary.

D) It is necessary for reading aloud.

Which of the following best describes explicit evidence?

B) Evidence that is clearly and directly stated in the text.

A) Evidence that is implied and not directly stated.

C) Evidence that requires background knowledge to understand.

D) Evidence that is hidden within the text.

Read the passage: 'John glanced at his watch and quickened his pace. He didn't want to miss the bus.' What can be inferred from this passage?

B) John is in a hurry to catch the bus.

Which of the following is an example of explicit information?

B) The narrator states the character's age.

A) The character's mood is suggested through their actions.

C) The setting is implied through descriptions.

D) The theme is hinted at through symbolism.

How can a reader identify implicit evidence in a text?

B) By analyzing the text for hints and clues.

A) By looking for direct statements.

C) By reading the text multiple times.

D) By asking the author for clarification.

What is the difference between explicit and implicit evidence?

B) Explicit evidence is directly stated, while implicit evidence is suggested.

A) Explicit evidence is hidden, while implicit evidence is clear.

C) Explicit evidence requires inference, while implicit evidence does not.

D) Explicit evidence is always true, while implicit evidence is false.

Explicit and Implicit Evidence and Inferring

Quiz

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.7.1, RI.6.10, RL.7.1

+11

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

which is an example of being implicit:

telling your friend her shirt is ugly

pretending that you are sick so that you can stay home from school

hinting to your mom how much you would like to have a new cell phone without actually asking for one

telling your mom you want a new cell phone for your birthday

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The author writes that, "he orders a cheeseburger for dinner."

Explicit

Implicit

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Whenever Teresa is around a cat she sneezes, coughs and breaks out in hives. Because Teresa, "sneezes, coughs and breaks out in hives." the narrator is inferring that she is allergic to cats and does not like them.

Implicit

Explicit

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does a strongly supported inference need?

Background knowledge and textual evidence that answers the question or writing prompt.

Background knowledge and an explanation of why the narrator is writing the text.

Lots of textual evidence. The more the better!

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Define implicit evidence

prior knowledge; background information

a conclusion we draw based on evidence and reason

evidence that is clearly and directly stated

evidence that is not directly stated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is explicit textual evidence?

A conclusion drawn by the reader

Anything written on a billboard in California

An inference made by the reader

Anything directly stated within a text or texts

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Implicit is:

When the narrator is in first person

When the answer isn't in the text at all

When the answer is hidden in the text

When the answer is obvious in the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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which is an example of being implicit:

The author writes that, "he orders a cheeseburger for dinner."

Whenever Teresa is around a cat she sneezes, coughs and breaks out in hives. Because Teresa, "sneezes, coughs and breaks out in hives." the narrator is inferring that she is allergic to cats and does not like them.

What does a strongly supported inference need?

Define implicit evidence

What is explicit textual evidence?

Implicit is:

evidence that is implied and does not always say what it means

Implicit is implying or suggesting something without saying it directly

What does explicit mean?

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