Inferences - SAT Reading & Writing
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Identify the type of question: 'What can be inferred about the author's intention?'
Identify the type of question: 'What can be inferred about the author's intention?'
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Inference question. Keywords like 'inferred' or 'implied' signal inference questions.
Inference question. Keywords like 'inferred' or 'implied' signal inference questions.
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Which strategy helps in making inferences during reading?
Which strategy helps in making inferences during reading?
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Connecting text details to prior knowledge. Combines what's stated with what you already know to draw conclusions.
Connecting text details to prior knowledge. Combines what's stated with what you already know to draw conclusions.
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What should you look for to make an inference about a character's motivation?
What should you look for to make an inference about a character's motivation?
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Character's actions and dialogue. Actions and speech reveal underlying reasons for behavior.
Character's actions and dialogue. Actions and speech reveal underlying reasons for behavior.
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What inference can be drawn if a character is described as 'fidgety'?
What inference can be drawn if a character is described as 'fidgety'?
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The character might be anxious or nervous. Restless movement typically indicates emotional discomfort or unease.
The character might be anxious or nervous. Restless movement typically indicates emotional discomfort or unease.
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Which word indicates an inference question: 'imply', 'state', or 'show'?
Which word indicates an inference question: 'imply', 'state', or 'show'?
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Imply. 'Imply' means to suggest indirectly, requiring inference to understand.
Imply. 'Imply' means to suggest indirectly, requiring inference to understand.
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How can tone influence the inferences made in a passage?
How can tone influence the inferences made in a passage?
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Tone provides context for interpreting details. Author's attitude shapes how readers should interpret evidence.
Tone provides context for interpreting details. Author's attitude shapes how readers should interpret evidence.
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Find the inference: 'The lights were off and the house was quiet.'
Find the inference: 'The lights were off and the house was quiet.'
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The occupants may be asleep or away. Dark, quiet homes typically indicate no current activity inside.
The occupants may be asleep or away. Dark, quiet homes typically indicate no current activity inside.
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Identify the inference: 'The room smelled of fresh paint.'
Identify the inference: 'The room smelled of fresh paint.'
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The room was recently painted. Fresh paint smell indicates recent painting activity.
The room was recently painted. Fresh paint smell indicates recent painting activity.
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Find the conclusion: 'Since it's raining, she took her umbrella.'
Find the conclusion: 'Since it's raining, she took her umbrella.'
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She prepared for rain by taking an umbrella. Shows cause-effect relationship and logical response to weather.
She prepared for rain by taking an umbrella. Shows cause-effect relationship and logical response to weather.
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Which signal word indicates a cause-effect relationship?
Which signal word indicates a cause-effect relationship?
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Because. Introduces explanations for why something occurred or exists.
Because. Introduces explanations for why something occurred or exists.
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Which word suggests an inference: 'implies' or 'states'?
Which word suggests an inference: 'implies' or 'states'?
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Implies. Suggests indirect meaning, unlike direct statements.
Implies. Suggests indirect meaning, unlike direct statements.
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Determine the inference: 'The ice cream melted quickly.'
Determine the inference: 'The ice cream melted quickly.'
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It was a hot day. Rapid melting typically occurs in high temperatures.
It was a hot day. Rapid melting typically occurs in high temperatures.
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What is the opposite of an inference?
What is the opposite of an inference?
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An explicit statement. Directly stated information requires no inference or interpretation.
An explicit statement. Directly stated information requires no inference or interpretation.
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What must be avoided when making inferences?
What must be avoided when making inferences?
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Personal bias. Personal opinions can distort objective textual analysis.
Personal bias. Personal opinions can distort objective textual analysis.
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Identify the type of reasoning used for inferences.
Identify the type of reasoning used for inferences.
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Inductive reasoning. Uses specific examples to form general conclusions.
Inductive reasoning. Uses specific examples to form general conclusions.
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Which phrase indicates a conclusion is being drawn?
Which phrase indicates a conclusion is being drawn?
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Therefore. Signals a logical conclusion drawn from preceding evidence.
Therefore. Signals a logical conclusion drawn from preceding evidence.
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Which question helps in making an inference?
Which question helps in making an inference?
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What is implied by the text. Focuses on unstated meanings rather than explicit statements.
What is implied by the text. Focuses on unstated meanings rather than explicit statements.
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Which term describes an unsupported inference?
Which term describes an unsupported inference?
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Speculation. Lacks adequate textual evidence to support the conclusion.
Speculation. Lacks adequate textual evidence to support the conclusion.
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What is the basis for making inferences in reading?
What is the basis for making inferences in reading?
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Textual evidence and prior knowledge. Combines what's written with reader's background understanding.
Textual evidence and prior knowledge. Combines what's written with reader's background understanding.
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Identify the implication: 'Despite the warning, he proceeded.'
Identify the implication: 'Despite the warning, he proceeded.'
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He ignored the warning. 'Despite' shows contrast, suggesting he disregarded the caution.
He ignored the warning. 'Despite' shows contrast, suggesting he disregarded the caution.
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Determine the inference: 'She smiled as she read the letter.'
Determine the inference: 'She smiled as she read the letter.'
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The letter contained good news. Smiling while reading typically indicates positive content.
The letter contained good news. Smiling while reading typically indicates positive content.
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What is required to make a valid inference?
What is required to make a valid inference?
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Sufficient evidence from the text. Valid inferences must be supported by textual proof.
Sufficient evidence from the text. Valid inferences must be supported by textual proof.
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What is the main skill involved in inference making?
What is the main skill involved in inference making?
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Critical thinking. Requires analyzing and evaluating evidence to draw conclusions.
Critical thinking. Requires analyzing and evaluating evidence to draw conclusions.
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Choose the word that suggests uncertainty.
Choose the word that suggests uncertainty.
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Perhaps. Indicates possibility without certainty or confirmation.
Perhaps. Indicates possibility without certainty or confirmation.
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What is an inference in reading comprehension?
What is an inference in reading comprehension?
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A logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. Combines text clues with reasoning to reach unstated conclusions.
A logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. Combines text clues with reasoning to reach unstated conclusions.
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Find the implicit meaning: 'He glanced at his watch again.'
Find the implicit meaning: 'He glanced at his watch again.'
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He is likely impatient or in a hurry. Repeated time-checking suggests urgency or time pressure.
He is likely impatient or in a hurry. Repeated time-checking suggests urgency or time pressure.
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Identify the inference: 'She closed the book with a sigh.'
Identify the inference: 'She closed the book with a sigh.'
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She might be disappointed or bored. Sighing while closing suggests negative reaction to content.
She might be disappointed or bored. Sighing while closing suggests negative reaction to content.
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