Question

1. match the terms with the definitions.

the clearly stated and literal meaning
the implied, suggested, or hinted meaning

1. choose the correct word for the sentence.

the instructions were clear and ______.
explicit
implicit

1. choose the correct word for the sentence.

by making that rude remark about bria yesterday, victoria ______ she is jealous of her.
explicit
implied

1. choose the correct word for the sentence.

an essay should have an ______ thesis or main idea written in the first paragraph.
explicit
implicit

Explanation:

Question 1

For the first dropdown (the clearly stated and literal meaning), the term is "explicit". For the second dropdown (the implied, suggested, or hinted meaning), the term is "implicit".

The word "explicit" means clearly stated. Since the instructions were clear, "explicit" is the correct choice. "Implicit" would mean something is implied, which doesn't fit here as the instructions are clear (stated directly).

The word "implied" means to suggest or hint at something without stating it directly. Victoria made a rude remark that hinted at her jealousy, so she "implied" it. "Explicit" would mean she stated it directly, which she didn't do with just a rude remark.

Answer:

First dropdown: explicit; Second dropdown: implicit

Question 2