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Explicit & implicit meaning
Higher
2 marks
The phrase 'The house had not been cleaned for years' is an explicit statement. What might you infer from it?
A
The occupant may be absent, elderly, grieving, or depressed — neglect implies something is wrong in their life
B
The house is clean — the statement is ironic
C
Nothing can be inferred — it is only a factual statement
D
The occupant prefers untidy spaces — this is a lifestyle choice
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