NBT - National Benchmark Reading for Implied Meaning Questions and Answers 3 Flashcards
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A journalist writes: "The minister used the word 'oversight' without clarifying which meaning she intended." What is implied?
Answer: The word could mean either supervision or a mistake — leaving ambiguity deliberate
"Oversight" can mean either careful supervision or an error/omission. The journalist implies the ambiguity may have been intentional — allowing the minister to claim either meaning depending on the outcome.
A passage states: "The university welcomed the donation, though insiders noted the donor's motivation remained unclear." What is implied?
Answer: The donor may have had undisclosed reasons for the donation
The phrase "motivation remained unclear" implies that the donor may have had undisclosed or self-interested reasons — not purely charitable motivations.
An author writes about a character: "She smiled and said nothing." In context, what does this most likely imply?
Answer: She was hiding her true feelings or had a specific reason for remaining silent
In literature, silence combined with a smile often signals concealment — the character may be withholding a reaction, hiding emotions, or choosing strategy over disclosure.
A text says: "The report was released on the Friday before a public holiday." What is implied about the intention behind the timing?
Answer: The release was deliberately timed to minimise public attention
Releasing news before a long weekend is a well-known tactic called "news dumping" — releasing unfavourable information when fewer people are paying attention. The timing strongly implies an intention to limit scrutiny.
A passage reads: "The negotiators shook hands, but neither side appeared entirely satisfied." What is implied about the outcome?
Answer: The agreement was a compromise — neither side fully achieved its goals
"Neither side appeared entirely satisfied" implies a compromise — both parties gave up something and neither received everything they wanted.
An article states: "The professor had published widely, though rarely in peer-reviewed journals." What does this imply about the quality of their scholarship?
Answer: The professor's academic credibility may be questionable
In academia, peer-reviewed publication is the gold standard of credibility. Publishing widely but rarely in peer-reviewed journals implies that the professor's work may lack rigorous academic scrutiny.