OOPT Understanding Implied Meaning 2

Question 1

A colleague says: 'I see you've changed the filing system again.' What does this most likely imply?

Accepted Answer

They are irritated or disapprove of the changes.

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They are pleased with the change.

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They find the changes useful.

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They want to know why the system was changed.

Question 2

Someone says: 'That's certainly one way of doing it.' What does this likely mean?

Accepted Answer

They think there is a better method and are subtly critical.

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They strongly agree with the method.

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They are genuinely impressed.

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They have no opinion on the method.

Question 3

A friend says: 'Are you sure you want to wear that to the interview?' What is implied?

Accepted Answer

They think the outfit is inappropriate for the interview.

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They are curious about the outfit choice.

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They are admiring the outfit.

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They want to borrow the outfit.

Question 4

A teacher says to a student: 'I can see you've been very busy lately.' The student hasn't submitted any work. What is the implied meaning?

Accepted Answer

The teacher is ironically commenting on the student's lack of effort.

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The teacher admires the student's work ethic.

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The teacher is sympathetic about the student's workload.

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The teacher wants to know what the student has been doing.

Question 5

At a restaurant, a diner says to the waiter: 'The food was... interesting.' What does this likely mean?

Accepted Answer

The food was mediocre or disappointing but they are being polite.

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The food was excellent and memorable.

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The food was unusual but enjoyable.

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The food was exactly what they expected.

Question 6

A person responds to a request: 'I'm afraid I have rather a lot on my plate at the moment.' What do they imply?

Accepted Answer

They are unable or unwilling to take on an additional task.

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They are hungry and busy eating.

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They are excited about their current projects.

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They need help organising their workload.