Stated or Hinted Answer Key

In this worksheet, students read a short passage about a surprise birthday party and then sort provided statements into two categories-Explicit Detail and Implied Detail. This exercise teaches learners to distinguish between information that is directly stated in the text and details that must be inferred. It supports reading comprehension and critical thinking by encouraging students to interpret meaning beyond the literal. The activity also reinforces textual evidence skills essential for deeper analysis.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Explicit and Implied Information

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Inference

English Language Arts – Using Text Evidence for Analysis

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking in Narrative Texts

This worksheet is part of our Explicit vs. Implied Details collection.