Understanding Implicit and Explicit Statements and Intent

What is the implicit content of the statement: “You’ve submitted your project. Finally.”

• The student always submits on time

• The speaker is satisfied

• The speaker is frustrated about the delay

• The speaker wants another project

What is the explicit content: “The meeting starts at 8:00 A.M.”

• You should be there by 9:00 A.M.

• The meeting is at night

• The meeting begins at 8:00 A.M.

• The meeting is canceled

What is the implicit meaning: “You look... different today.”

• The speaker is giving a compliment

• The speaker notices a negative change

• The speaker didn’t see the person

• The speaker wants to borrow something

What is the explicit content: “He was late again.”

• He arrived early

• He was on time

• He was not present

• He did not arrive on time

What is the implicit content: “You cleaned your desk? That’s a miracle!”

• The person never cleans

• The speaker is shocked

• The desk is clean

• Both A and B

What is the implicit meaning: “You always know what to say to make things worse.”

• The person is helpful

• The speaker is joking

• The person said something inappropriate

• The person is wise

What is the explicit content: “Let’s review this topic again since many of you failed the quiz.”

• The topic is easy

• No one failed the quiz

• Many students failed, so review is needed

• The topic is skipped

What is the implicit content: “Oh, you did it all by yourself? Impressive.”

• The speaker is suspicious

• The speaker is praising honestly

• The speaker helped secretly

• The speaker wants to copy the work

What is the implicit meaning: “She’s always the first to volunteer. What a surprise.”

• She rarely volunteers

• She always volunteers

• She doesn’t like volunteering

• The speaker is thankful

What is the explicit content: “You’re really improving. Last week, you only made five mistakes.”

• The person improved

• The person made no mistakes

• The person performed badly

• The speaker wants more mistakes