Flashcard: Making Inferences

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Quebec was settled by French fur traders, leading to industries like logging. What language might some residents speak?

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French

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Clue for language in Quebec:

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Originally settled by French fur traders.

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Carrots are a great source of retinol (Vitamin A) for good vision and strong teeth. Eggs, liver, and fish also contain retinol. What can be inferred about retinol in these foods compared to carrots?

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It is the same or greater than the amount in carrots.

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Carrots are a great source of retinol, a pure form of Vitamin A, vital for vision and teeth. Found in eggs, liver, and fish, carrots are the best vegetarian source.

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For vegetarians, the best source of retinol is carrots.

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Yasnahia got a role in the musical, but Flora did not. What can be inferred?

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The directors thought Yasnahia was a better singer than Flora.

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Yasnahia and Flora auditioned for a musical. Yasnahia got a role, but Flora did not. What clue indicates the directors' opinion?

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Yasnahia landed a spot in the musical.

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James and Juan nervously await their test results from Mrs. Vincent. She smiles at Juan but questions James. What can be inferred?

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Juan did well on the test.

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James and Juan glanced around nervously as Mrs. Vincent returned the graded tests. She smiled at Juan but asked James, "What happened?"

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Mrs. Vincent asked James, "What happened?"

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Diego loved the zoo and admired his favorite animal's spotted coat and long neck. He was amazed when it walked close or reached for leaves.

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giraffe

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Diego loved his favorite animal with a beautiful spotted coat and graceful long neck. What clue indicates which animal it is?

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Its long, long neck is very graceful.