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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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