Making Inferences with Textual Evidence

What is an inference in the context of reading comprehension?

• A summary of the text

• An educated guess based on the text

• A personal opinion about the text

• A fact stated directly in the text

What does 'textual evidence' refer to?

• General knowledge about the topic

• Specific information from the text to support an idea

• A reader's personal experience

• A detailed description of the text

Which of the following is an example of explicit information from the provided text?

• Tim and Bobby were likely in trouble

• Tim and Bobby disliked their teacher

• Tim and Bobby were sitting outside the principal's office

• Tim and Bobby were friends

How can textual evidence be used to support an inference?

• By guessing the meanings of words

• By providing facts unrelated to the text

• By repeating the text verbatim

• By linking evidence from the text with logical reasoning

What can be inferred about Tim and Bobby's behavior?

• They were playing a game

• They were studying

• They were fighting

• They were helping each other

What type of question asks for information directly stated in the text?

• Explicit question

• Analytical question

• Rhetorical question

• Inferential question

Which question requires drawing conclusions beyond the text?

• What color is Bobby's shirt?

• What happened on the playground?

• How many people are in the office?

• Where are Tim and Bobby sitting?

What should you provide when answering the assignment question about the beach scenario?

• At least three guesses

• A detailed biography of the author

• At least three pieces of textual evidence

• A summary of the entire video

How should textual evidence be analyzed according to the video?

• By asking others for their opinions

• By using personal experience and logical analysis

• By comparing it with other texts

• By ignoring contradictory evidence

What is the main purpose of using textual evidence in reading?

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To support ideas or conclusions about the text

• To criticize the author's writing style