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Implicit Vs. Explicit

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Good job, Delia," Mr. Bernaldi said, smiling.


What can be IMPLIED from this sentence?

a)

Mr. Bernaldi is smiling.

b)

Mr. Bernaldi is happy with Delia.

c)

Mr. Bernaldi told Delia that she did a good job.

d)

Mr. Bernaldi spoke.

2.

As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3 - the chocolate truffles, or the jelly beans?

Which of the following is implicit in the passage?

a)

I walked in the door

b)

There were beautiful colors and smells

c)

I am in a candy shop

d)

I like jelly beans better than chocolate truffles

3.

Implicit information can be directly found in the text.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Eric's mother told him that he had to take out the trash. He put on his coat and mittens and flipped on the porch light and headed out to put the trash bags at the curb.

What information can be inferred from the passage?

a)

It is winter.

b)

Eric's mom is mean.

c)

Eric's mom told him he had to take out the trash.

d)

Eric put the trash bags at the curb.

5.

Explicit information is something I know is happening.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

1.) Explicit information is written in the text.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Implicit information is something I think is happening.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Maggie was 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 implicitly stated in the paragraph?

a)

Maggie lives close to school.

b)

Maggie was late to school.

c)

Maggie is excited about going to school.

9.

Maggie was 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?

a)

Maggie lives near the school.

b)

Maggie put on her coat and grabbed her backpack.

c)

Maggie is a Grade 10 student.

10.

Implicit is:

a)

When the narrator is in first person

b)

When the answer isn't in the text at all

c)

When the answer is hidden in the text

d)

When the answer is obvious in the text

11.

Explicit is:

a)

When the answer is obvious in the text

b)

When the answer isn't in the text at all

c)

When the answer is implied in the text

d)

When the narrator is in first person

12.
Tyler overslept and missed his bus. He looked at his alarm clock and it read 8:45 A.M. He was more than 30 minutes late for school. He casually walked to the kitchen and poured himself some cereal. What can be inferred about Tyler?
a)
He is nervous about being tardy.
b)
He is in a huge rush to make it to school.
c)
He could care less that he's late.
d)
He is hungry.
13.
The coach blew his whistle and told the team to pack it up. Practice was over. Little Michael asked his coach to please leave the lights in the gym on so he could stay a little longer. He stayed for another two hours practicing his shooting and dribbling. What information below is a good example of implicit information?
a)
Michael is afraid of the dark
b)
Michael was a dedicated athlete
c)
Michael was scared to go home
d)
Michael wanted to be a doctor
14.
Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What can you infer about Macey?
a)
Macey is mad at her mother.
b)
Macey does not want glasses.
c)
Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
d)
Macey has trouble making decisions.
15.
As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.
What can you infer about how the teacher will react?
a)
She will ignore him and pretend she doesn't see.
b)
She will laugh at him because he's on the ground.
c)
She will help him up and give him a piece of gum.
d)
She will scold Brian for not paying attention in class.
16.

Shelley often works in the early morning when the light is best. The canvas has had time to dry over night. When I start, I make sure all of my brushes are clean.

Which of the following information is explicit?

a)

Shelley often works in the early morning.

b)

Shelley is an artist.

c)

Shelley prefers working to sleeping.

d)

Shelley loves painting.

17.

Molly puts on her white shirt and begins to cut carrots. Behind her is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup, and when it is done, I hand it to the waiter.

What information is explicit?

a)

Molly is a chef.

b)

Molly is making soup.

c)

Molly cuts carrots.

d)

Molly loves her job.

18.

As soon as I was out of the Ballroom, I took off like a flash. I streaked down the corridor. Up the stairs I went, jumping quite easily from one to the other, keeping well against the wall.


What is EXPLICITLY stated?

a)

He was running away from an enemy.

b)

He was excited to get somewhere.

c)

He jumped up the stairs.

d)

He was trying to hide by hugging the wall and moving quickly.

19.
Read the passage below. Identify the explicit information.
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.”
a)
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work.
b)
Hudson is an auto mechanic.
c)
Hudson enjoys his job.
d)
Hudson works as a plumber.
20.
Identify the implicit information in the following paragraph.
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.”
a)
Hudson is an auto mechanic.
b)
Hudson is a truck salesman.
c)
Hudson enjoys his job.
d)
Hudson is a plumber.