Inferences Quiz

What is an inference?

• A statement that is proven to be true.

• A prediction about the future based on past events.

• A guess or assumption made without evidence or reasoning.

• A conclusion or deduction made based on evidence or reasoning.

Which of the following statements is an example of an inference? a) The sun rises in the east. b) The grass is green. c) The moon is made of cheese. d) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• d

• c

• b

• a

True or False: Inferences are based on evidence and reasoning.

• True

• Inferences are based on luck

• Inferences are based on emotions

• False

Which of the following is NOT a clue that can help make an inference? a) Observations b) Opinions c) Background knowledge d) Context clues

• d

• c

• b

• a

When making an inference, what should you do with the information given? a) Ignore it b) Memorize it c) Analyze it d) Forget it

• c

• b. Overthink it

• d. Misinterpret it

• a. Disregard it

Which of the following is an example of making an inference? a) Stating a fact b) Asking a question c) Drawing a conclusion d) Describing an observation

• b. Presenting evidence

• a. Providing an explanation

• c

• d. Making a prediction

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

• Observation is a direct and factual statement, while inference is a conclusion or explanation based on observations and prior knowledge.

• Observation is based on evidence, while inference is based on assumptions.

• Observation is subjective, while inference is objective.

• Observation is a conclusion based on prior knowledge, while inference is a direct and factual statement.

True or False: Inferences are always correct.

• Sometimes

• False

• Rarely

• True

Which of the following is an example of an inference? a) The sky is blue. b) The dog is barking. c) The car is red. d) The boy is running.

• The dog is sleeping.

• The sky is green.

• The car is blue.

Why is it important to make inferences?

• To confuse and mislead others with incorrect conclusions.

• To ignore available evidence and information.

• To draw logical conclusions based on available evidence or information.

• To make wild guesses without any evidence or information.