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Explicit or Implicit Meaning

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  • She felt nervous as she waited outside the office, tapping her foot and checking the time.    Question. Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    explicit (obvious)
    implicit (not obvious)
  • Tom was furious. He slammed the door and shouted that he never wanted to see her again. Are Tom's feelings explicit or implicit?
    explicit
    implicit
  • The street was dangerous at night, so nobody went out after dark.    Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    explicit
    implicit
  • The teacher was disappointed with the class’s behaviour.    Question: Is this explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    explicit
    implicit
  • Laughter filled the room, and his face grew hot as he stared at the floor.    Question: Are his feelings explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    implicit
    explicit
  • Tom slammed the door so hard the frame rattled, then stood breathing heavily in the hallway.     Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    implicit
    explicit
  • The teacher paused, sighed, and slowly rubbed her temples before speaking.     Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    explicit
    implicit
  • She sat outside the office, tapping her foot and glancing at the clock for the fifth time.     Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    explicit
    implicit
  • At night, doors were bolted early and the streetlights flickered over empty pavements.     Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    implicit
    explicit
  • Dust coated every surface, and the silence seemed to press against the walls.    Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    implicit
    explicit
  • The house was empty and silent. No one had lived there for years. Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    implicit
    explicit
  • The messages stopped coming, and evenings grew longer and quieter. He sat staring out of the window remembering the fun they used to have. Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    explicit
    implicit
  • He felt lonely since all his friends had moved away.      Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    implicit
    explicit
  • Maria folded the ticket carefully into her pocket, smiling to herself the entire way home.    Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    implicit
    explicit
  • He was embarrassed when everyone laughed at his mistake.    Question: Are his feelings explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    explicit (obvious)
    implicit (not obvious)
  • Maria was excited about the trip and couldn’t stop smiling.      Question: Is the main meaning explicit or implicit? How do you know? Refer to a word or phrase.
    explicit
    implicit