Inference

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What can we infer about a player who is the last one chosen for a team?

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The player may not be perceived as a strong or desirable choice by the team.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To make an inference means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the role of prior knowledge in making inferences?

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Prior knowledge helps to contextualize information and fill in gaps when interpreting evidence from the text.

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What is essential for proving an inference?

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Evidence from the text is essential for proving an inference.

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How can context clues help in making inferences?

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Context clues provide hints or information that can lead to a deeper understanding of the text and support inferences.

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What is an example of a situation where one might need to make an inference?

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When a character in a story reacts to a situation without explicitly stating their feelings, readers must infer their emotions.

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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 and reasoning.

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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 type of questions often require making inferences?

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Application-based questions often require making inferences.

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What is an example of using evidence to support an inference?

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If a character is seen carrying an umbrella on a sunny day, one might infer that they expect rain based on a weather forecast.