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Question:

Multiple choice question

Implies means to hint or suggest something, without saying it openly and directly.

For example:

Giving me a book about diets and losing weight implies that I am very fat.

says clearly exactly what you mean

says something in an indirect way

causes people to "read between the lines" in order to understand an indirect message

says something without expressing it openly

Which words below are closest in meaning to implies? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

says clearly exactly what you mean

says something in an indirect way

causes people to "read between the lines" in order to understand an indirect message

says something without expressing it openly
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Multiple choice question

avoid an unpleasant atmosphere.

prevent hurting a person's feelings.

avoid making someone angry.

help someone understand exactly what you want to say.

Why would someone imply something instead of saying it openly and directly?

Choose the 3 correct answers that best complete this sentence: We imply something in order to...

Response:

avoid an unpleasant atmosphere.

help someone understand exactly what you want to say.

avoid making someone angry.

prevent hurting a person's feelings.
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Multiple choice question

Read this paragraph and answer the question below.

More smaller housing units will be needed for people with healthy children.

The demand for small housing units for the elderly will increase.

The demand for institutional care for the elderly will decline.

What Does This Trend Imply? 

 

Because of the worldwide trend towards living healthier lives, the demand for institutional care for elderly people might be expected to decline. However, this trend implies that the demand for housing for elderly people -  especially for smaller units, and sheltered housing - is likely to be even higher than expected. 

According to this text, what does the trend towards living longer imply? Choose 1 correct answer.

Response:

The demand for institutional care for the elderly will decline.

More smaller housing units will be needed for people with healthy children.

The demand for small housing units for the elderly will increase.