Inferring Flashcard 3/1

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What is inferring?

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Inferring is when you make an educated guess based on what you read and what you know.

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What sentence shows that a pet is a cat?

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

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What suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?

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Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.

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Where is Mike?

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Mike is at camp.

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What supports that the computer was not working properly?

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Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.

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What does it mean to make an educated guess?

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An educated guess is a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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Why is context important in inferring?

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Context helps you understand the situation and make better guesses.

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What is a clue in a text?

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A clue is a piece of information that helps you understand something better.

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How can you tell if someone enjoys an activity?

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You can tell if someone enjoys an activity by their excitement or enthusiasm about it.

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail provides evidence or examples to back up a main idea.