What is the primary purpose of making inferences while reading?

Making Inferences in Reading

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To understand unstated details
To memorize character names
To predict the author's next book
To guess the ending of the story
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in making an inference?
Counting the number of chapters
Identifying clues in the story
Ignoring the text
Reading the author's biography
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do authors often reveal details about characters?
Through direct statements
By using footnotes
Through character actions and dialogue
By providing a glossary
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of dialogue in making inferences?
To describe the setting
To list character names
To provide clues about characters
To confuse the reader
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to make inferences throughout a story?
To count the number of chapters
To understand the plot and character development
To keep track of the page numbers
To identify the genre of the story
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can readers predict future events in a story?
By making inferences based on current events
By ignoring the plot
By reading the last chapter first
By asking the author
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be inferred about Cameron and Josh's relationship?
They are classmates but not friends
They are best friends
They are rivals
They are siblings
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