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Imply / Infer - Exercise 2

Choose the correct word in each sentence below.  When you have finished, click on the "Check My Answers" button to view the answers.

1.  The invitation (implied  inferred) that children were not welcome.
2.  Stop (
implying  inferring) that I am not as smart as you are.
3.   Her eyes (
implied  inferred) that she found him very attractive.
4.  His failure to call caused me to (
imply  infer) that he was not interested in the position.
5.  Should I (
imply  infer) from your silence that you have no defense?
6.  Your words (
imply  infer) that I am the one responsible for the damage.
7.  Exactly what are you (
implying  inferring) with your statement?
8.  Do not (
imply  infer) the wrong thing from my actions.
9.  She (
implied  inferred) that she had done well from the expression on her supervisor's face.
10. May I (
imply  infer) from your note that you will not attend the event?