Justifying Inferences with Evidence

What is an inference?

• A logical conclusion based on evidence in the text.

• A direct quote from the text attributed to the author.

• A summary of the text as a whole.

• An opinion not supported by the text.

What type of clue is directly stated in the text?

• Implicit information

• Explicit information

• Assumed information

• Implied information

What is a distractor on the SAT®?

• The correct answer that is hidden among incorrect options.

• A technique to help students focus on the right answer.

• A wrong answer choice designed to mislead test-takers.

• An irrelevant question that does not relate to the passage.

Why is it beneficial to have more than one piece of evidence to support an inference?

• It allows for multiple interpretations

• It encourages you to choose the longest answer choice

• You must type in your justification on the SAT® exam

• It strengthens the justification of your inference

"Despite the harsh criticism, she continued to work late into the night, perfecting her project." What can be inferred?

• She is indifferent to criticism.

• She is easily discouraged.

• She works slowly and methodically.

• She is determined and resilient.

"After several failed attempts, he finally managed to start the vintage Camero."

• The car is unreliable or in poor condition.

• It is an electric vehicle.

• Much work has been done on the vehicle.

• The car is brand new.

"He spoke confidently, even though he only started working on it yesterday." What can you infer about the character?

• He is dishonest

• He is self-assured

• He is knowledgeable

• He is nervous

"Tia's insatiable drive and robust communication positioned her well." What evidence supports her being offered a job?

• She is positioned well

• She got a job offer in the first place

• Her insatiable drive and robust communication

• She is a leader in and out of the classroom

"The garden was overgrown, with weeds covering the once-beautiful flowers." What is the implicit information here?

• The garden was overgrown.

• Weeds were covering the flowers.

• The garden used to be well-maintained.

• The garden is full of flowers.

"She hesitated before answering the question, her eyes darting nervously around the room." What can be inferred?

• She knew the answer immediately.

• She was confident in her response.

• She was distracted by something outside.

• She was anxious about answering.