Inference Practice

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What is inference?

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Inference is a reasonable guess based on text evidence and prior knowledge.

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What are the components needed to make an inference?

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Text evidence + what you know.

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What can you infer about a character who stutters, blushes, and shakes while speaking?

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The character is likely nervous.

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What can you infer from a picture of a child with a frown and pushed away plate?

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The child is dissatisfied with his meal.

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What does it mean to make a reasonable guess?

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A reasonable guess is an inference that logically follows from the available evidence.

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How can context clues help in making inferences?

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Context clues provide hints or information that can guide you to make a logical inference.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence.

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Why is it important to use prior knowledge when making inferences?

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Prior knowledge helps to fill in gaps and make more accurate conclusions based on evidence.

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What role does evidence play in making inferences?

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Evidence provides the basis for making logical conclusions and supports the inference.

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Can inferences be wrong? Why or why not?

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Yes, inferences can be wrong if they are based on incorrect evidence or faulty reasoning.