Making Inferences

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What is making inferences?

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Making inferences is the process of using clues from the text and your own background knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.

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Why is it important to make inferences?

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It is important to make inferences because authors often communicate ideas indirectly, and making inferences helps readers understand the deeper meaning.

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What is 'text evidence'?

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'Text evidence' refers to information and details from the text that support your understanding or conclusions.

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What does 'background knowledge' mean?

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'Background knowledge' is the information and experiences a reader already has that helps them understand new information.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What do you need to make an inference?

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To make an inference, you need clues from the text and your own background knowledge.

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Can inferences always be correct?

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No, inferences are not always correct; they are educated guesses based on available information.

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What is an example of making an inference?

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If you see a person running with a purse and a girl crying nearby, you might infer that the person stole the purse.

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What is the difference between a fact and an inference?

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A fact is something that can be proven true, while an inference is a conclusion based on reasoning.

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How can context help in making inferences?

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Context provides additional information that can help clarify the meaning of a text and guide your inferences.