Quiz: Explicit vs.

Implicit
Instructions: Fill in the blank with the correct word, either explicit or implicit, in
the correct form.

 ______________ information is often easier to argue about and debate,

since the exact meaning is open to interpretation.
 _______________ information, on the other hand, explains the meaning
clearly so people can understand it easily.
 Some teachers are vague about their classroom rule and expect
students to have an ______________ understanding of academic
behavior.
 Children learn language in an ____________ manner, because they are
too young to learn grammar rules.
 I can’t believe you cheated on your essay when I gave _____________
instructions not to plagiarize!

Quiz Answers

 implicit
 explicit
 implicit
 implicit
 explicit

Quiz and Sentence Examples

1. The speaker’s intentions were not made ______.
2. The students found an ______ political statement in their teacher’s
remarks.
3. Let me be ______, I do not support this.
4. We have not finalized the decision, but have an ______ agreement.

Answers
1. Explicit
2. Implicit
3. Explicit
4. Implicit