Drawing Conclusions in Nonfiction

The reader can conclude that Oarfish-

• are actually harmless creatures

• are dangerous to humans

• are fictional sea creatures

• can be found only on land

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The reader can infer that at 3,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean—

• submarines are unable to travel

• there is a diverse population of sea creatures

• life is unable to live within the ocean’s depths

• there is a volcano constantly erupting

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The reader can infer that the grower’s attitude toward elks is one of—

• grief

• amusement

• concern

• outrage

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What inference can the reader make from this paragraph?

• Tornadoes do not happen in other countries.

• Tornadoes do not cause problems for other countries.

• Tornadoes do not form in the United States often.

• Tornadoes do not happen as often in other countries.

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The reader can conclude that—

• Careful birth records were not kept at this time.

• John Smith fought in several wars

• John Smith did not work hard as a slave.

• The Virginia Company was the first to sail to America.

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Which of these ideas is supported by the information in this paragraph?

• Polar bears like Alaska

• Polar bears prefer getting food from people.

• Polar bears are struggling to survive.

• Polar bears like warm temperatures.

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The reader can conclude that the Greeks—

• were entirely incorrect about the solar system.

• knew everything about the solar system.

• thought the Sun was a star

• had some knowledge of the solar system

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Which of these ideas is supported by the information in this paragraph?

• Chinese astronomers gave comets their name

• Chinese astronomers had some accurate information.

• Chinese astronomers were scared of ‘long-haired’ stars

• Chinese astronomers disappeared with no warning

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What can the reader infer about tropical forests?

• Tropical forests are used for a variety of human needs.

• Tropical forests are more important than rain forests.

• Tropical forests are located in one central area

• Tropical forests are needed for construction.

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The information in this paragraph helps explain why—

• coal is not a major factor in global warming

• people in China, India, and other countries dislike coal

• coal is the easiest source of fuel to live without

• people use coal, despite its consequences

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