Drawing Text-Based Conclusions - ISEE Upper Level: Reading Comprehension

An inference logically supported by details explicitly stated in the text. This definition ensures conclusions are derived directly from the passage's content, avoiding external assumptions.

A conclusion is evidence-based; an opinion is personal preference or belief. Conclusions rely on objective textual evidence, while opinions stem from subjective views not necessarily backed by the passage.

Specific details. Precise details from the text provide concrete support, making conclusions more reliable than subjective impressions.

Identify the question focus and locate relevant lines in the passage. Focusing on the question and relevant text ensures conclusions are grounded in specific evidence from the passage.

A logical conclusion drawn from textual clues and what the reader knows. Inferences combine textual hints with logical reasoning to form conclusions not explicitly stated but implied.

Most supported by the text. Valid inferences must align closely with the passage's details, prioritizing strong textual backing over mere possibility.

Eliminate it as not text-supported. Only passage-supported information is valid; external truths cannot justify conclusions without textual evidence.

Words, facts, examples, or statements in the passage that support a claim. Textual evidence consists of direct elements from the passage that substantiate inferences and conclusions.

Multiple consistent details. Consistent details across the text build a stronger, more cohesive foundation for drawing reliable conclusions.

An answer that is too broad or goes beyond what the text supports. Overly broad answers exceed the passage's scope, lacking specific support and risking unsubstantiated claims.

The text provides clues but does not explicitly say the conclusion. Implications arise when the text suggests ideas through indirect clues rather than overt declarations.

Choose the one with the most direct and specific textual support. Prioritizing the option with the strongest textual links ensures the inference is logically sound and evidence-based.

The text provides sufficient support to justify the conclusion. A warranted conclusion is one where the passage's evidence logically and sufficiently justifies the inferred idea.

The author presents the plan favorably. Listing solely positive aspects implies the author's approval, as no criticisms are presented to balance the view.

The character is uncomfortable or uneasy. Such behaviors typically indicate discomfort, as they suggest reluctance or anxiety in the interaction.

The author’s tone is concerned and pressing. These emotive words convey a sense of worry and immediacy, reflecting the author's alarmed perspective.

The author aims to persuade using evidence-based reasoning. Incorporating data, stats, and rebuttals demonstrates an intent to convince through logical, evidence-driven arguments.

The narrator may be unreliable. Admitting potential memory flaws signals possible bias or inaccuracy in the narrator's account.

The city’s economy has changed over time. Contrasting past and present highlights economic shifts, implying evolution or transformation in the city's conditions.

The results are tentative and not final. Acknowledging limitations and labeling as preliminary indicates the findings are provisional and require further validation.

The letter is important and the character wants it kept private. Careful handling and concealment suggest the letter holds significance and is intended to remain confidential.

The author’s purpose is to argue for the endorsed position. Presenting balanced views then favoring one indicates a persuasive intent toward the supported position.

The paragraph is structured as claim followed by supporting evidence. Starting with a claim and adding examples followed by a summary exemplifies a structure that bolsters the initial assertion.

The speaker is likely avoiding the question. Repeatedly shifting topics in response to a query implies deliberate evasion of the original question.