Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions Practice

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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Making an inference means drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a conclusion?

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A conclusion is a judgment or decision reached after considering the evidence or facts.

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How can context clues help in making inferences?

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Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases, aiding in making inferences.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence.

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Why is it important to support inferences with evidence?

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Supporting inferences with evidence strengthens the argument and makes it more credible.

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What can you infer if a character is described as 'sneaking around'?

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You can infer that the character may be trying to hide something or is up to no good.

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What does it mean to draw a conclusion from a text?

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Drawing a conclusion means summarizing the main idea or determining the outcome based on the information provided in the text.

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How can emotions in a passage help in making inferences?

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Emotions expressed in a passage can provide insight into characters' motivations and the overall mood, helping readers make inferences about the situation.

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What is an example of an inference from a story?

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If a character is seen running away from a house with smoke coming out of it, one might infer that there is a fire.

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What role does background knowledge play in making inferences?

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Background knowledge helps readers connect new information with what they already know, enhancing their ability to make inferences.