Make an Inference

What is a context clue?

• A context clue is a hint that helps define a difficult or unusual word within a text.

• A context clue is a type of punctuation mark

• A context clue is a type of font style

• A context clue is a type of paragraph structure

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How can context clues help you understand the meaning of a word?

• Context clues provide direct definitions of the word

• Context clues give hints or suggestions about the meaning of a word based on the text surrounding it.

• Context clues are irrelevant to understanding word meanings

• Context clues always lead to incorrect interpretations

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Give an example of using context clues to figure out the meaning of an unknown word.

• You can use context clues by looking at the words around the unknown word to determine its meaning.

• To determine the meaning of an unknown word, you should ignore the surrounding text.

• Context clues involve asking a friend for the definition of the unknown word.

• You can use context clues by closing your eyes and guessing the meaning of the unknown word.

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Why is predicting outcomes important in reading?

• Predicting outcomes is important in reading to engage with the text, comprehend the material better, anticipate what might happen next, and make connections between different parts of the text.

• Predicting outcomes in reading limits creativity and imagination

• Predicting outcomes in reading leads to confusion and misunderstanding

• Predicting outcomes in reading is irrelevant and unnecessary

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What information can you use to predict outcomes in a story?

• Character names, chapter titles, genre, and author's name

• Character motivations, plot developments, foreshadowing, and setting

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Provide an example of predicting an outcome based on the information given in a passage.

• The passage talks about the main setting being a park, so the event will be indoors.

• The passage describes the protagonist's childhood, so the event will be a failure.

• In the passage, it is mentioned that the weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow, so it is likely that the outdoor event will be canceled.

• The passage mentions the character's favorite color, so the event will be successful.

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How can predicting outcomes enhance your reading comprehension?

• Predicting outcomes enhances reading comprehension by engaging readers and encouraging active thinking.

• Predicting outcomes distracts readers from the main content

• Predicting outcomes reduces reading comprehension by overwhelming readers

• Predicting outcomes has no impact on reading comprehension

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Explain the difference between making an inference and making a prediction.

• Inferences are always correct, while predictions can be wrong

• The key difference between making an inference and making a prediction is that inferences are based on existing information to draw a logical conclusion, whereas predictions are speculative guesses about future events.

• Inferences are based on future events, while predictions are based on past events

• Inferences are guesses, while predictions are logical conclusions

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Why do authors often leave clues in the text for readers to make inferences?

• To discourage readers from making connections and interpretations

• To provide unnecessary information and distract readers

• To engage readers actively, enhance critical thinking skills, and create a more interactive reading experience.

• To confuse readers and make the text more challenging

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How can making inferences and predicting outcomes improve your overall reading skills?

• By avoiding critical thinking and analysis

• By connecting information, filling in gaps, and anticipating what might happen next, making inferences and predicting outcomes can improve overall reading skills.

• By relying solely on the author's words without interpretation

• By skipping sections and only reading the conclusion

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