Understanding Inferences and Evidence

What is an inference primarily based on?

• Guesswork

• Evidence and logical reasoning

• Direct statements

• Personal opinions

What does 'implied' mean in the context of making inferences?

• False information

• Suggested but not directly stated

• Clearly stated

• Irrelevant information

What is the difference between 'implying' and 'inferring'?

• Implied is about guessing, inferring is about knowing

• There is no difference

• Implied is about hinting, inferring is about concluding from hints

• Implied is about stating facts, inferring is about guessing

Which of the following is an example of an inference?

• The painting looks amateur for a first try.

• The painting is large.

• The painting is nice.

• The painting is colorful.

What distinguishes an inference from a prediction?

• An inference is a guess, a prediction is a fact.

• An inference and a prediction are the same.

• An inference is supported by evidence, a prediction is speculative.

• An inference is about the past, a prediction is about the future.

What should you first look at when making an inference?

• Background knowledge only

• Personal feelings

• Evidence presented

• Future possibilities

How can context clues help in making an inference?

• They distract from the main idea.

• They are irrelevant to inferences.

• They hint at underlying meanings.

• They provide direct answers.

What is necessary to support a good inference?

• A prediction about future events

• A strong opinion

• Evidence from the text or situation

• A clear statement in the text

Which statement is an inference about the girl's school day?

• Her uniform is disheveled.

• She had a challenging day at school.

• She is wearing a uniform.

• She is a student.

What should you avoid when making an inference?

• Applying background knowledge

• Considering context clues

• Making predictions

• Using evidence