Discovering Implied Meaning Flashcards
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A passage describes a town that 'used to have three movie theaters.' What does this imply about the town today?
Answer: The town has declined or changed significantly.
'Used to have' implies the theaters no longer exist, suggesting the town has declined or changed.
A character in a novel overhears two people stop talking as soon as she enters the room. What does this likely imply?
Answer: The conversation was about the character herself.
Conversations that stop abruptly upon someone's arrival imply that person was the subject of discussion.
A doctor says: 'The test results are... not what we were hoping for.' What is implied?
Answer: The test results indicate a health problem.
'Not what we were hoping for' is a gentle way of delivering negative news about a diagnosis.
A news article states: 'The CEO stepped down to spend more time with family.' What is often implied by this phrase in business news?
Answer: The CEO may have been pressured to resign.
'Spending more time with family' is a well-known euphemism often implying forced or pressured resignation.
A short story ends with: 'She locked the door, turned off the lights, and didn't look back.' What is implied?
Answer: She is leaving permanently and has no intention of returning.
The series of final actions and 'didn't look back' strongly implies a deliberate and permanent departure.
An email from a boss reads: 'Please make sure this gets done by end of day.' What is implied by 'please' in this context?
Answer: The request is a polite but firm directive.
In professional settings, 'please' before a deadline often signals an expectation, not a mere request.
A story describes a neighborhood where 'all the houses look the same, and nobody waves hello anymore.' What is implied?
Answer: The neighborhood has lost its sense of community and individuality.
Uniform houses and absent greetings together imply a loss of personal identity and community connection.