Drawing Conclusions Quiz

What is the process of drawing conclusions?

• Analyzing evidence and making logical inferences

• Copying someone else's conclusions

• Guessing randomly

• Ignoring evidence and making illogical inferences

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Which of the following is an example of drawing a conclusion from a story? A) The main character is always happy, so the story must be a comedy. B) The main character is always sad, so the story must be a tragedy. C) The main character is always wearing a hat, so the story must be set in a cold climate.

• B) The main character is always sad, so the story must be a tragedy.

• D) The main character is always angry, so the story must be a romance.

• C) The main character is always wearing a hat, so the story must be set in a tropical climate.

• A) The main character is always happy, so the story must be a horror.

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When drawing conclusions, it is important to A) Only consider the most obvious details. B) Consider all the details and evidence. C) Ignore the details and evidence.

• D) Consider only the evidence that supports your preconceived notions.

• A) Only consider the most obvious details.

• B

• C) Ignore the details and evidence.

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What is an inference?

• A wild guess without any evidence

• A random thought with no basis

• A predetermined outcome with no reasoning

• A conclusion or deduction based on evidence and reasoning

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Which of the following is an example of making an inference? A) The sky is dark, so it must be nighttime. B) The sky is dark, so it must be raining. C) The sky is dark, so it must be cloudy.

• A) The sky is bright, so it must be nighttime.

• B) The sky is dark, so it must be sunny.

• C

• C) The sky is bright, so it must be cloudy.

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Why is it important to draw conclusions and make inferences when reading?

• To understand the deeper meaning of the text and make connections between ideas.

• To ignore the text and focus on unrelated ideas

• To make the reading experience more confusing

• To avoid understanding the deeper meaning of the text

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What are some clues that can help you draw conclusions from a text?

• Looking at the font size

• Counting the number of pages

• Analyzing key words, tone, mood, author's purpose, and supporting evidence

• Checking the table of contents

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Which of the following is NOT a step in drawing conclusions? A) Look for clues in the text. B) Make a wild guess. C) Use your background knowledge.

• F) Flip a coin to make a decision.

• D) Consult a magic eight ball.

• E) Ask a friend who has no idea about the topic.

• B) Make a wild guess.

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What is the difference between drawing a conclusion and making an inference?

• Drawing a conclusion is only used in science, while making an inference is only used in literature

• Drawing a conclusion is based on guesswork, while making an inference is based on evidence

• Drawing a conclusion is the final decision or judgment made after considering all the evidence, while making an inference is the act of reaching a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

• Drawing a conclusion is the same as making an inference

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

• To make the conclusions more ambiguous

• To validate the conclusions and make them more convincing.

• To confuse the reader

• To make the conclusions less believable

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