What is the difference between "explicit" and "implicit"?

A There is no difference

B Explicit means directly stated; implicit means implied or suggested

C Explicit is informal; implicit is formal

D They both mean "unclear"

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Explicit" = clearly and directly stated. "Implicit" = implied, suggested, not directly expressed.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is the difference between "explicit" and "implicit"?" is Option B: Explicit means directly stated; implicit means implied or suggested.

The other options — A) There is no difference, C) Explicit is informal; implicit is formal, D) They both mean "unclear" — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Explicit" = clearly and directly stated. "Implicit" = implied, suggested, not directly expressed.

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What is the difference between "explicit" and "implicit"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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