Pls explain why not 'implied ' for second blank.

The sentence actually meaning is: the way you deliver your words and the tone often change the meaning of the words itself and what they convey to the listener or I.E they implied.

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option a and option b are not similar in sense.....

No sir. They aren't.

Pitch may be higher or lower but inflection represent the tone in which the statement is conveyed.

Please ask if the doubt remains.

So why not "implied" in the second blank?

Yes true but how to utilized them change the meaning

The correct words for the blanks are (i) inflection and (ii) utilized.

Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): A. inflection

The sentence provides a key example: "a compliment, when delivered sarcastically." Sarcasm is conveyed through the tone or pitch of one's voice, not the words themselves. Inflection means a change in the pitch or tone of the voice. This is the precise term for how a statement is delivered to convey a meaning different from the literal words.
- Blank (ii): F. utilized

The second blank refers to the "actual words" used in the statement. The word must describe how those words are put into use. Utilized means to make practical and effective use of something. This fits the context of words being used in communication. "Implied" and "repudiated" are incorrect because they relate to the meaning of the words rather than the simple act of their use.

The Complete Sentence

The inflection with which a statement is conveyed is frequently more important to the listener in determining the intended meaning than the actual words utilized. For example, a compliment, when delivered sarcastically, will be perceived by the receiver as fairly insulting.