In reading comprehension, what is an 'explicit' detail in a passage?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Information that is directly and clearly stated in the text word for word
- Step 1: Explicit details are directly expressed and observable on the page. Step 2. The reader can point directly to the sentence containing the exact factual statement. Answer: Information that is directly and clearly stated in the text word for word. Why not the others: Guessed or unstated information is implicit; secret thoughts are unexpressed; non-written calculations are irrelevant.
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