DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blank with the correct word, either explicit or implicit, in the correct form. Shade letter A
if it is asking for EXPLICIT and B for IMPLICIT.
1. information is often easier to argue about and debate, since the exact meaning is open to
interpretation
2._____ information, on the other hand, explains the meaning clearly so people can understand it easily.
3. Some teachers are vague about their classroom rule and expect students to have an understanding
of academic behavior.
4. Children learn language in an
manner, because they are too young to learn grammar rules.
5. I can't believe you cheated on your essay when I gave
instructions not to plagiarize!
6. I don't have a feeling that he will fire a lot of employees. I know it for certain. I know because he explicitly
said that he would during the last meeting.
7. There was no rule in the student handbook against boys wearing skirts, but there was still an implicit
understanding amongst the students that the school administration wouldn't accept it.
8. The parent told the child, "Stop. Or else." Although the parent didn't directly say what the punishment
would be, the child understood the implícit meaning that the punishment would be severe.
9. I'm not guessing that my grandfather is racist. I know he is because he said that he was. It was very explicit
10. You absolutely can't drink any alcohol at all while you're driving! That's not a suggestion; that's an explicit
law!