Inferences

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When you use details or evidence in a text to draw a conclusion, you

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identify the main idea

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Inferencing means...

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using logic to read between the lines

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What does it mean to "read between the lines"?

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Make an educated guess about things that aren't written down.

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Which statement about an inference is correct? Options:

An inference is not based on any evidence

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An inference is based only on what a text says.

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An inference always turns out to be right.

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An inference requires that you use clues.

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An inference requires that you use clues.

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It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to sleep over. She texts you that she's on her way but will be late. What is the best inference you can make?

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Traffic is slow due to the weather.

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Your mother is wearing a rain coat and puts down an umbrella when she comes inside. What can you infer?

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It is raining outside.

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Terrence is camping alone. It is dry and windy out. He falls asleep in his sleeping bag near the blazing campfire. What is the best inference you could make?

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The fire may spread

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James is standing near the corner when a bus roars by. James yelps and runs after it, waving his arms frantically. What is the best inference you can make?

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wanted to ride that bus

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A girl tells you her cat's name is Grumpy Gus. You might infer that the cat...

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is often in a bad mood

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Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben...

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is nervous about the audition