Literal and Inferential Questions

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What is a literal question?

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A literal question requires you to pick the answer from the passage only.

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What is an inferential question?

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An inferential question requires you to read between the lines and understand the implied meaning.

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How do you answer a literal question?

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You find the answer directly in the text.

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How do you answer an inferential question?

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You use clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand the meaning.

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What type of question asks for a fact from the text?

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A literal question.

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What type of question requires interpretation?

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An inferential question.

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Example of a literal question: What did Zechariah get?

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This question can be answered directly from the text.

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Example of an inferential question: Why did the students open their journals eagerly?

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This question requires understanding the emotions and context.

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What is the main difference between literal and inferential questions?

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Literal questions have direct answers in the text, while inferential questions require interpretation.

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Why do trees look this way?

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This is an example of an inferential question.