Reading for Implied Meaning Flashcards

A sign outside a restaurant reads: 'Our kitchen closes at 9 PM.' A customer arrives at 8:50 PM. What does the sign imply about ordering food?

Answer: The customer has a very limited window to place an order

The sign implies the customer must order quickly since only 10 minutes remain before the kitchen stops accepting orders.

A job posting states: 'Candidates with international experience will be viewed favorably.' What is implied about the hiring process?

Answer: Having international experience improves one's chances of being selected

'Viewed favorably' implies that international experience gives candidates a competitive advantage without making it mandatory.

A mother tells her teenage son, 'I noticed your room hasn't been cleaned this week.' What does her statement imply?

Answer: She expects her son to clean his room

The statement implies a directive — by pointing out the uncleaned room, the mother is indirectly telling her son to clean it.

A passage states: 'Despite years of research, scientists have yet to find a cure.' What does 'yet' imply?

Answer: There is still hope or expectation that a cure may be found

'Yet' implies that the search is ongoing and a cure remains a future possibility.

An article reads: 'The proposed law sailed through the committee without debate.' What is implied about the committee's reaction?

Answer: The committee unanimously or enthusiastically supported the law

'Sailed through without debate' implies swift, uncontested approval, suggesting strong agreement among committee members.

A review says: 'The film is not without its flaws, but it delivers where it counts.' What does the reviewer imply?

Answer: The film's strengths outweigh its weaknesses

The reviewer implies that despite imperfections, the film succeeds in the most important aspects.

A school newsletter states: 'Parents are encouraged to review their children's homework nightly.' What is implied about parental involvement?

Answer: The school values parental support in the learning process

The phrase 'are encouraged' implies the school sees parental involvement as beneficial and desirable, though not mandatory.