Making Inferences

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion or judgment that is formed based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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How can you make inferences in daily life?

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You can make inferences by observing people's behavior, their expressions, and the context of a situation.

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What does it mean to infer someone's feelings?

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To infer someone's feelings means to understand or guess how they feel based on their actions or expressions.

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What is an example of making an inference from a riddle?

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In the riddle 'I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is 1. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up,' the inference is that the answer is a penny.

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What can you infer if a student gets a perfect score on a test?

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You can infer that the student likely studied and understood the material well.

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What is the importance of making inferences?

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Making inferences helps us understand situations better and allows us to draw conclusions based on available information.

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What is a clue in the context of making inferences?

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A clue is a piece of information that helps you make an inference about something.

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How does context help in making inferences?

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Context provides background information that can guide your understanding and help you make accurate inferences.

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What is an example of a behavior that might indicate someone is upset?

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If someone kicks their desk and leaves the room, you might infer that they are upset.

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What does it mean to observe behavior?

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Observing behavior means watching how someone acts in order to understand their feelings or thoughts.

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