Understanding Predictions and Context Clues

How is making a prediction similar to forming a scientific hypothesis?

• Both use context clues.

• Both rely on random guessing.

• Both are based on personal opinions.

• Both involve systematic methods.

What is the primary tool mentioned for making predictions?

• Scientific laws

• Context clues

• Personal experience

• Intuition

What are surety words used for in predictions?

• To confuse the reader

• To replace context clues

• To express confidence in predictions

• To make predictions more complex

How can you improve the accuracy of your predictions?

• By making more guesses

• By ignoring context clues

• By using more surety words

• By observing context clues carefully

What should you add to your prediction to convince others of its accuracy?

• Personal anecdotes

• Surety words

• Scientific data

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