Making Inferences

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What is an Inference?

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A conclusion or judgement based on evidences and our background knowledge.

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Can there be multiple correct inferences about the same text?

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True

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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

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An observation is a statement based on what you see, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from observations.

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What can you infer if someone is crossing their arms and stamping their feet?

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They might be feeling angry.

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What type of statement is 'The boy fell off the rocks'?

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Inference

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Which sentence provides evidence 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 inference?

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To make an inference means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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Is 'Rita took three hours to finish her homework' an observation or an inference?

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Observation

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What can you infer if a character is described as smiling and laughing?

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The character is likely feeling happy.

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What is the role of background knowledge in making inferences?

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Background knowledge helps us understand context and make more accurate inferences.