What relationship does “so” imply in “She is a lawyer, so she is rich”?
Being a lawyer leads to being rich.
What does “I liked the slides” imply about the presentation?
The speaker liked the slides but may not have liked the whole presentation.
What does “The actors were excellent” establish about enjoyment of the film?
It expresses approval of the actors but does not establish enjoyment of the whole film.
What does “I’ve written the introduction” imply about assignment progress?
Work has begun but may not be complete.
What might an important exam the next morning imply about party attendance?
The speaker may not be able to attend because of the exam.
Answer 5 questions on Understanding Conversational Implications.
1. When asked, “Did you like my presentation?”, someone replies, “I liked the slides.” What does this answer indicate?
2. In “She is a lawyer, so she is rich,” what relationship does “so” imply between being a lawyer and being rich?
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