Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

True or False: Making an inference requires prior knowledge and evidence from the text.

Back

True

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

Back

An observation is a statement based on what one sees, hears, or experiences, while an inference is a conclusion based on observations and prior knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

In the statement 'The tree by the pond is dead', what can be inferred?

Back

The tree is not alive.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What can be inferred if someone is wearing a coat and carrying a backpack?

Back

It is likely cold outside and they are going to school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What does it mean to infer something?

Back

To infer something means to deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

In the context of reading comprehension, why is making inferences important?

Back

Making inferences helps readers understand deeper meanings and implications beyond the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What can be inferred from the statement 'Maggie lives close to school'?

Back

Maggie likely does not have a long distance to travel to get to school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What can be inferred about Nicole when she hails a taxi in a city?

Back

Nicole likely does not own a car or prefers using public transportation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is an example of an observation?

Back

The sky is cloudy.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6