Inductive Reasoning ELA

A conclusion drawn from text evidence and known facts.

• Tone

• Inference

• Theme

• Mood

 A line of thought that begins with a specific observation and draws a broad conclusion. 

• Hasty Generalization

• Inductive Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

• Slippery Slope

This type of reasoning starts with smaller facts or examples that lead to larger, general conclusions. The bigger, general conclusion may or may not be true.

• Abductive

• Deductive

• Inductive

The Chargers lost their first game. Then they lost their second game. They will have a losing season.

• Abductive

• Inductive

• Deductive

4 out of 5 times I beat Corey at pool, and I'm going to play him tomorrow. So, I'll very likely win.

• Deductive

• Abductive

• Inductive

What is the process of drawing a general conclusion from specific observations?

• Deductive Reasoning

• Inductive Reasoning

• Abductive Reasoning

• Critical Thinking

Which type of reasoning involves making broad generalizations from specific observations?

• Inductive Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

• Analogical Reasoning

• Causal Reasoning

Identify the reasoning method: Observing that the sun rises every morning and concluding it will rise tomorrow.

• Deductive Reasoning

• Inductive Reasoning

• Abductive Reasoning

• Analogical Reasoning

What reasoning process involves starting with specific details to form a general principle?

• Inductive Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

• Abductive Reasoning

• Logical Reasoning

Which reasoning type is used when you predict future events based on past experiences?

• Deductive Reasoning

• Inductive Reasoning

• Abductive Reasoning

• Critical Thinking