Topic 2: Comprehension - Making Inferences
Making inferences means understanding information that is implied but not directly stated, using clues from the text and our own knowledge.
Core concept
An inference is a conclusion we draw based on evidence and reasoning, rather than information directly stated in the text.
How it works
To make inferences, we combine clues from the text with our own background knowledge and experiences.
Why it matters
For example, if a story says 'She grabbed her umbrella and rushed out,' we can infer that it is raining outside.
Key detail
Making inferences is an important comprehension skill that helps us understand deeper meanings and read between the lines.
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- A passage with a highlighted clue connected to an inference question.
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• Inference: conclusion drawn from evidence, not stated directly.
• It combines text clues with our own knowledge.
• Example: grabbing umbrella implies rain.
• This is 'reading between the lines'.
• Inferences require reasoning skills.
• They reveal deeper meanings in a text.
• This is an important comprehension skill.
• Practice improves inference-making ability.