Inference

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What is inference?

Back

Inference is the process of drawing logical conclusions from available information or evidence.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What is an example of a situation where inference is used?

Back

When you see dark clouds and infer that it might rain.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What can be inferred from the statement: 'Blood cholesterol used to be thought of as a problem only for adults'?

Back

It can be inferred that blood cholesterol affects both adults and children.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does the term 'context clues' refer to in reading comprehension?

Back

Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or concepts.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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How can you infer a character's feelings in a story?

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By analyzing their actions, dialogue, and the descriptions of their surroundings.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the significance of the phrase 'I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3'?

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It indicates the character's excitement and the abundance of choices available.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What can be inferred from the riddle: 'I am 1 trip around the sun, 12 months, 52 weeks and 365 days'?

Back

It can be inferred that the answer is 'a year'.

Front

What does it mean when a statement says 'Quartz is less common than the feldspars'?

Back

It means that while quartz exists, feldspars are found in greater quantities in nature.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the role of evidence in making inferences?

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Evidence provides the basis for drawing conclusions and supports the validity of the inference.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

How does understanding the main idea of a text help in making inferences?

Back

Understanding the main idea allows readers to connect details and draw logical conclusions.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2