Inference Quiz

What is inference?

• The process of drawing conclusions or making predictions based on evidence or reasoning.

• The process of analyzing data to draw conclusions

• The process of making assumptions without evidence

• The process of collecting evidence or data

Why is inference important in understanding a text?

• To skip reading the text

• To draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on the information provided.

• To confuse the reader

• To ignore the information provided

Which of the following statements is an example of inference? a) The sky is blue. b) It is raining outside. c) The ground is wet, so it must have rained. d) The temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.

• b) It is snowing outside.

• a) The sky is green.

• c) The ground is wet, so it must have rained.

• d) The temperature is 100 degrees Celsius.

When drawing an inference, what do you do?

• Make a logical conclusion or prediction using evidence or information.

• Ignore the evidence and make a conclusion based on personal bias.

• Make a wild assumption without any logical reasoning.

• Guess randomly without any evidence or information.

Which of the following is NOT a subtopic of inference? a) Making predictions b) Identifying main ideas c) Drawing conclusions d) Making connections

• a

• c

• d

• b

True or False: Inference is the same as stating facts.

• True

• Sometimes

• False

• Not sure

What are some clues that can help you make an inference?

• Guessing randomly, relying on personal opinions, ignoring evidence, and making assumptions without any basis

• Analyzing evidence, making logical connections, considering context, and drawing conclusions based on available information.

Which of the following is an example of drawing an inference from a picture? a) The boy is wearing a red shirt. b) The girl is holding an umbrella. c) The sun is shining. d) The trees are green.

• b) The girl is holding an umbrella.

• a) The boy is wearing a blue shirt.

• c) It is raining.

• d) The trees are tall.

What is the difference between an inference and an observation?

• An inference is a conclusion based on observations, while an observation is a direct perception or measurement.

• An inference is subjective, while an observation is objective.

• An inference is based on evidence, while an observation is based on intuition.

• An inference is a guess, while an observation is a fact.

Why is it important to support your inference with evidence from the text?

• To make your argument more confusing.

• To make your argument more interesting.

• To add credibility and validity to your argument.

• To make your argument more persuasive.