Making Inferences

What is the primary purpose of making inferences while reading?

• To memorize specific details from the text

• To draw logical conclusions based on textual evidence and prior knowledge

• To identify the author's biographical information

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When reading the sentence " Tracy's hands trembled as she opened the envelope," what can you most reasonably infer?

• 
  Tracy is cold

• Tracy is excited about good news

• Tracy is nervous

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Adryan repeatedly checks his phone and sighs heavily, what is the most logical inference?

• Adryan is bored with his phone

• Adryan is waiting for an important message

• Adryan's phone is broken

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What type of prior knowledge is most helpful when making inferences?

• Mathematical formulas

• Historical dates

• Personal experiences and understanding of human behavior

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When a text states "The streets were empty, and all the shops had their lights off," what time of day can you most likely infer?

• Rush hour

• Afternoon

• Late at night

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If a character in a story suddenly starts speaking in short, clipped sentences and avoiding eye contact, what can you infer?

• The character is angry or upset

• The character is extremely happy

• The character is sleepy

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What is NOT a valid basis for making an inference?

• Cultural context

• Random guessing

• Textual evidence

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In a story, if someone is described as "wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase while running toward the train station," what can you infer about this person?

• They are going shopping

• They are likely a business professional late for work

• They are going to a party

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When making inferences about a character's motivation, what is most important to consider?

• The character's physical appearance

• The weather in the story

• The character's actions and dialogue

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What distinguishes a strong inference from a weak one?

• The length of the explanation

• The use of complex vocabulary

• Support from textual evidence and logical reasoning

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