Inferences

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To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

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True

Front

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

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He is scared of getting in trouble.

Front

In your daily life, you can make inferences about people by observing their behavior.

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true

Front

It can be inferred that many people had walked on the sand.

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valid

Front

It can be inferred that the 2 people are married.

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not enough evidence

Front

The person on the right seems to be on the phone.

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logical inference

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It can be inferred that the people are carrying something.

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true

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Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”
You can infer that...

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Maggie lives close to school.

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Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
What can be inferred?

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Hudson works as a plumber.

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Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
It can be inferred that...

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Nicole lives in a big city.