Implicit vs. Explicit details

"Good job, Delia," Mr. Bernaldi said, smiling.

What can be IMPLIED from this sentence?

• Mr. Bernaldi is smiling.

• Mr. Bernaldi is happy with Delia.

• Mr. Bernaldi told Delia that she did a good job.

• Mr. Bernaldi spoke.

He approached the microphone, adjusted it downward, for he was much shorter than the principal, and got them quiet with just three words. "I hate funerals," he began. The auditorium was suddenly silent.

What information is EXPLICITLY stated?

• He adjusted the microphone to a lower position.

• The audience was shocked by what he said.

• He didn't want to share this news.

• The audience was really loud before he talked.

He approached the microphone, adjusted it downward, for he was much shorter than the principal, and got them quiet with just three words. "I hate funerals," he began. The auditorium was suddenly silent.

What information is IMPLICITLY stated?

• The audience was very interested in what he had to say.

• He approached the microphone and spoke.

• He said he hates funerals.

• The audience got quiet with just 3 words.

She gasped in surprise. On her bureau, next to the photo of Tristan... were a dozen lavender roses. Ivy walked toward them. Tears rose quickly in her eyes, as if the salty drops had been there all along without her knowing.

What is EXPLICITLY stated?

• Ivy was moved by the roses being there.

• Ivy was sad that Tristan died.

• Ivy didn't know why she was crying.

• Ivy's tears happened after she saw the roses.

She gasped in surprise. On her bureau, next to the photo of Tristan... were a dozen lavender roses. Ivy walked toward them. Tears rose quickly in her eyes, as if the salty drops had been there all along without her knowing.

What is IMPLIED by these sentences?

• Ivy was surprised.

• Ivy realized she was sad when she saw the roses.

• Next to the photo of Tristan were a dozen lavender roses.

• Tears appeared in her eyes very quickly.

Read the following passage and answer the question.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”
Which of the following is explicitly stated in the paragraph?

• Maggie lives close to the school.
• Maggie put on her coat and grabbed her backpack.
• Maggie is in Kindergarten or 1st grade.
• Maggie is never late to school.

Details are not stated directly. The reader must infer the meaning.
This is the definition for which term?

• Explicit
• Implicit

Identify the implicit information.
Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”

• Nicole's car is broken.
• Nicole is going on vacation.
• Nicole is going shopping.
• Nicole lives in a large city.

Identify the explicit information.
Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”

• Everett had never been to a grocery store.
• Everett's dad does not shop often.
• Everett's dad needs help with the shopping.
• Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot.