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It defines 'imply' as the act of suggesting something indirectly by a speaker or writer, while 'infer' is described as the listener or reader's act of drawing a conclusion based on those hints. By providing distinct operational definitions and practical examples for each term, the document serves as an effective learning resource for students to master proper linguistic usage. Following the instructional section, the worksheet includes a series of application exercises that require students to select the correct term in context, followed by a bonus section focused on identifying whether a specific situation represents an implication or an inference. 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Infer means to figure out or draw a conclusion from that hint. The speaker implies, and the listener infers.  \nTo imply:  \n• To imply is to send a message.  \n• The speaker or writer does the action.  \n• It is done without stating the point directly.  \n• Example: \"Jamal’s yawn implies that he is bored.\"  \nTo infer:  \n• To infer is to read between the lines.  \n• The listener or reader does the action.  \n• It uses clues to make a smart guess.  \n• Example: \"Chloë inferred from Jamal’s yawn that he was bored.\"  \nDirections: Write each sentence using the correct term in parentheses.  \n1. Rachel [implied/inferred] that she was not accepted into Harvard when the university sent her a letter rather than a packet.  \n2. Good grief, Charlotte; what exactly are you trying to [imply/infer] with that smug look!?  \n3. My boss [implied/inferred] that I am getting the promotion when she invited me to lunch.  \n4. Based on his students’ lack of enthusiasm, Mr. Besançon [implied/inferred] that they weren’t excited for the test.  \n5. Siobhan’s tears [implied/inferred] that she wasn’t pleased with getting a pair of socks for her birthday.  \nBonus: Implication or Inference  \n1. When you tell your boyfriend that you don’t want to meet his parents, the [implication/inference] is that you’re not serious about him.  \n2. His [implication/inference] is based on a misunderstanding of my reason for declining the invitation.","cbCaijN8OizBQtu9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijN8OizBQtu9","pdf",225591,"English","# Understanding Imply and Infer\n## Usage Exercises","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary difference between implying and inferring?\",\"answer\":\"To imply is to send a message or hint at something indirectly, performed by the speaker or writer, whereas to infer is to draw a conclusion or read between the lines, performed by the listener or reader.\"},{\"question\":\"Who performs the action of implying?\",\"answer\":\"The speaker or the writer performs the action of implying by suggesting information without stating it directly.\"},{\"question\":\"How should a student approach the provided exercises?\",\"answer\":\"Students should analyze the context of each sentence to determine whether the subject is providing a hint, which requires 'implied', or drawing a conclusion from clues, which requires 'inferred'.\"}]","Imply or Infer - Educational Worksheet | PDF",1792384203]