NBT Reading for Implied Meaning 2

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

The customer has a very limited window to place an order

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The customer cannot order any food at all

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The customer must leave by 9 PM

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The restaurant will make an exception for late arrivals

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Having international experience improves one's chances of being selected

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Only candidates with international experience will be hired

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International experience is a legal requirement for the job

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Candidates without international experience will be automatically rejected

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

She expects her son to clean his room

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She is simply sharing an observation with no expectations

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She plans to clean the room herself

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She is complimenting her son on his independence

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A cure will never be found

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Scientists have stopped searching for a cure

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The disease is too complex to ever be cured

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The committee unanimously or enthusiastically supported the law

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The committee strongly opposed the law

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The committee members were absent during the vote

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The law was poorly written and needed revision

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The film's strengths outweigh its weaknesses

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The film is a complete failure

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The film has no redeeming qualities

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The film is perfect despite a few minor issues

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The school values parental support in the learning process

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Parents are legally required to check homework

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Parents who skip nightly reviews will be penalized

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Only parents of struggling students need to check homework