TACHS Reading

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Basic Concepts

Making Inferences

What Does It Mean to Make an Inference?

Making an inference means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to figure out something the author doesn’t state directly.

How to Make Inferences

  1. Read carefully and look for hints or clues in the passage.
  2. Think about what you already know about the topic.
  3. Combine the clues and your knowledge to draw a conclusion.

Why Inferences Matter

Making inferences allows you to understand stories and articles more deeply and answer tricky questions.

Real-World Use

We make inferences all the time—like when you see dark clouds and “infer” it might rain soon!

Examples

  • A story says the boy grabbed an umbrella and put on boots. You infer it’s raining outside.

  • The article mentions students yawning and drinking coffee. You infer they are tired.

In a Nutshell

Inferences are conclusions you reach based on clues in the text and what you know.

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