What is the difference between implication and inference?
Q: What is the difference between implication and inference?
A: Implication is when something is suggested as true without actually saying it, while inference is the act of recognizing the implication in a sentence.
Q: Can you give an example of implication?
A: An example of implication is when someone asks "Have you finalized the divorce proceedings?" which suggests that the person is not only married but also in the process of divorce.
Q: What is the role of the person who makes a suggestion?
A: The person who makes a suggestion implies it.
Q: What is the role of the person who recognizes a suggestion?
A: The person who recognizes a suggestion infers it.
Q: Is inference always verbal?
A: No, inferring is not always verbal.
Q: Can you give an example of a non-verbal response that shows accurate interpretation of an implication?
A: An example of a non-verbal response that shows accurate interpretation of an implication is when someone responds with a facial expression or body language that matches the implied message.
Q: When does inference come in relation to implication?
A: Inference always comes after implication: someone implies something and someone else infers it.
