Inferences

Inference means

• understanding exactly what the text says
• using logic to read between the lines
• determining what's a fact and what's an opinion
• using word parts to decode and unknown word

Which statement about inference is correct?

• An inference is not based on any evidence.
• An inferens is based ONLY on what the text says.
• An inference always turns out to be right.
• An inference requires that you use clues.

Your mother is wearing a raincoat.  When she comes inside, she puts down an umbrella.  What is the best inference you can make?

• She was picking your brother up from school.
• She needs to go grocery shopping.
• It is raining outside.
• It is May.

James is standing near the corner when a bus raors by.  James yelps and runs after it, waving his arms frantically.  The best inference you can make is that James...

• is going on a field trip.
• is training to run a race.
• wanted to ride that bus.
• recognized someone on that bus.

A girl tells you her cat is named Grumpy Gus.  You might infer that...

• Gus us a kitten.
• Gus is often is a bad mood.
• Gis is large.
• Gus is in your backyard.