Making Inferences, etc.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title or a phrase that indicates what the upcoming text is about.

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What can you infer if someone is blowing out candles on a cake?

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It is likely that it is their birthday.

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What does the idiom 'I'm in a pickle' mean?

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It means that someone is in a difficult or tricky situation.

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How do coyotes adapt to the desert heat?

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Coyotes stay cool by sleeping during the day and hunting at night.

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What does 'cut to the chase' mean?

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It means to get to the point or to focus on the main issue.

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What is an inference?

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

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What is the purpose of a title in a text?

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A title gives the reader an idea of the main topic or theme of the text.

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What does it mean to make an inference from a text?

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It means to understand or deduce something that is not directly stated in the text.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Why is it important to understand context when making inferences?

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Understanding context helps to clarify the meaning and intent behind the words.