Inferences

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When making an inference, the most important thing is...

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Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

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Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. What can you infer about how she feels? Options: Joyful, Angry, Lonely, Tearful

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Angry

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Which sentence from the selection provides evidence that the pet is a cat? Options:

Bryan had to feed his pet every day.

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Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.

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It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

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Bryanʼs pet never bites.

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It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

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Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms. It is likely that: Mosquitoes bit Rachel, Rachel is allergic to dogs, too, Rachel fell in poison ivy.

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Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

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What word can be used to describe Tim?

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Messy

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The two data sets show the number of days that team members trained before a 5k race. What inference can you draw by comparing the data?

Options: There is more variability in the number of days that Team A members trained because the IQR for Team A is greater than the IQR for Team B.

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There is more variability in the number of days that Team B members trained because the IQR for Team B is greater than the IQR for Team A.

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Team A members generally trained for more days than Team B members

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Team B members generally trained for more days than Team A members

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There is more variability in the number of days that Team A members trained because the IQR for Team A is greater than the IQR for Team B.

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The dot plots show how long it took students in Mr. Chauncey's two science classes to finish their science homework last night. Find the average to make an inference about the data.

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The 1st period mean is 38.75. The 2nd period mean is 35. On average, it took students in the 1st period class slightly longer to finish their homework than it did the students in the 2nd period class.

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Compare the data sets to draw an accurate conclusion.

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DVD players cost less, on average, at Store B

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What can you infer from Margaret getting ready for school with a coat and umbrella, and her mother's advice to be careful?

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Margaret lives near the school.

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Based on the text, you can INFER that: Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness.

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Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.