Reading for Implied Meaning Flashcards
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A passage describes a character who 'drummed her fingers on the table while waiting.' What does this action imply about her emotional state?
Answer: She is impatient or anxious
Drumming fingers is a commonly recognized body language cue implying impatience or nervousness.
A newspaper headline reads: 'City Council Questions New Stadium Costs.' What does the headline imply about the council's position?
Answer: The council has concerns or doubts about the stadium's expenses
'Questions' implies scrutiny or skepticism — the council is not simply accepting the cost figures at face value.
An author writes: 'The neighborhood had seen better days.' What does this phrase imply?
Answer: The neighborhood was once in better condition than it is now
The idiom 'had seen better days' implies the neighborhood has declined from a formerly superior state.
A text states: 'He managed to pass the exam.' What does the word 'managed' imply about the experience?
Answer: He passed only after considerable difficulty or struggle
'Managed' implies the task was difficult and success required effort, suggesting the exam was challenging for him.
A brochure for a resort states: 'Prices vary by season.' What is implied for travelers planning a summer trip?
Answer: The price in summer may differ from other times of year
Seasonal price variation implies travelers must check specific rates for their travel period rather than assuming a fixed price.
A character in a story is described as 'carefully choosing her words before responding.' What does this imply?
Answer: She is considering the impact of what she says
Carefully choosing words implies the character is being thoughtful, tactful, or cautious about how her response will be received.
A passage states: 'The senator's silence on the issue spoke volumes.' What does this imply?
Answer: The senator's lack of response conveyed a meaningful message
'Silence spoke volumes' is an idiom implying that choosing not to respond communicated something significant — likely reluctance, guilt, or strategic avoidance.