Question

Stewart sits in class staring at the clock. His backpack is slung over his shoulder and his foot is tapping a speedy rhythmic beat. Which statement about this situation is implicit? A. Stewart is tapping his foot B. Stewart is carrying a backpack. C. Stewart is bored D. Stewart is in class.

Answer 1

D. Stewart is bored.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Stewart is bored

Explanation:

The word implicit refers to something that is suggested or can be inferred but that is not explicitly stated, this means something implicit is something that is not directly stated but that you can conclude with the information provided. In the excerpt presented it is stated someone called Stewart is in class and he is staring at the clock, also the narrator describes Stewart has his backpack over his shoulder and is using his foot to tap a rhythmic beat. In this case, all the details previously mentioned suggest Stewart is waiting for the end of the class as he is ready to go and that is why he is looking for the clock, additionally, it can be inferred Stewart is bored as he is using his feet to create a rhythmic beat in order to distract himself and because he already wants to leave the class. Thus, the statement about this situation that is implicit is that C. Stewart is bored as this is not directly mentioned, but can be inferred from the details provided.