Explicit and Implicit (Grade 7)

What does "explicit information" mean?

• Information that is hinted at but not directly stated

• Information that is clearly and directly stated in the text

• Information that the reader must infer

• Information that is irrelevant

2. Which of the following is an example of explicit information?

• "The sky looked heavy with unspoken sadness."

• "The temperature is 25 degrees Celsius today."

• "It seemed like he was upset."

• "She felt a chill but couldn’t explain why."

3. In the sentence, “The concert starts at 7 PM,” what is the explicit information?

• The band performing

• The time the concert starts

• The location of the concert

• The cost of the ticket

4. What type of question requires explicit information to answer?

• “What might happen next?”

• “What is the main theme?”

• “At what time did the event occur?”

• “Why did the character act this way?”

5. Which clue helps you identify explicit information in a text?

• The text provides direct details or facts

• The text uses metaphors and imagery

• The text asks you to make guesses

• The text uses subtle language

6. In a recipe, “Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes” is an example of:

• Implicit information

• Explicit information

• An opinion

• A suggestion

7. In the sentence, “James was born on June 14, 2008,” what is the explicit information?

• James’s current age

• James’s birthdate

• Where James was born

• James’s favorite holiday

8. What is the purpose of explicit information in a text?

• To create suspense

• To describe feelings indirectly

• To give clear and direct facts or details

• To confuse the reader

9. Which of these phrases contains explicit information?

• “She felt uneasy as the storm approached.”

• “The book has 12 chapters.”

• “It seemed like he wanted to apologize.”

• “Her smile hinted at a hidden secret.”

10. Explicit information is most commonly found in:

• poetry

• fiction stories

• instruction manuals

• fables