NBT Reading for Implied Meaning 2 — Questions and Answers
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?
- The customer cannot order any food at all
- The customer has a very limited window to place an order (Correct answer)
- The customer must leave by 9 PM
- The restaurant will make an exception for late arrivals
Correct answer: The customer has a very limited window to place an order
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?
- Only candidates with international experience will be hired
- International experience is a legal requirement for the job
- Having international experience improves one's chances of being selected (Correct answer)
- Candidates without international experience will be automatically rejected
Correct answer: Having international experience improves one's chances of being selected
'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?
- She is simply sharing an observation with no expectations
- She expects her son to clean his room (Correct answer)
- She plans to clean the room herself
- She is complimenting her son on his independence
Correct answer: She expects her son to clean his room
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?
- A cure will never be found
- Scientists have stopped searching for a cure
- There is still hope or expectation that a cure may be found (Correct answer)
- The disease is too complex to ever be cured
Correct answer: There is still hope or expectation that a cure may be found
'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?
- The committee strongly opposed the law
- The committee members were absent during the vote
- The committee unanimously or enthusiastically supported the law (Correct answer)
- The law was poorly written and needed revision
Correct answer: The committee unanimously or enthusiastically supported the law
'Sailed through without debate' implies swift, uncontested approval, suggesting strong agreement among committee members.
Question 6: A review says: 'The film is not without its flaws, but it delivers where it counts.' What does the reviewer imply?
- The film is a complete failure
- The film has no redeeming qualities
- The film's strengths outweigh its weaknesses (Correct answer)
- The film is perfect despite a few minor issues
Correct answer: The film's strengths outweigh its weaknesses
The reviewer implies that despite imperfections, the film succeeds in the most important aspects.
Question 7: A school newsletter states: 'Parents are encouraged to review their children's homework nightly.' What is implied about parental involvement?
- Parents are legally required to check homework
- Parents who skip nightly reviews will be penalized
- The school values parental support in the learning process (Correct answer)
- Only parents of struggling students need to check homework
Correct answer: The school values parental support in the learning process
The phrase 'are encouraged' implies the school sees parental involvement as beneficial and desirable, though not mandatory.
NBT Reading for Implied Meaning 2
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?