Making Inferences from Non-Fiction Passages
Use textual evidence to make logical inferences from non-fiction passages. Practice drawing conclusions about details that are suggested rather than explicitly stated.
Questions
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What is an inference in reading comprehension?
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An inference combines text ____ with prior ____
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If a text describes a bird with webbed feet and waterproof feathers, what can you infer?
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Authors imply meaning, while readers ____ underlying ____
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A text states 'Solar panels produced zero energy during the storm.' What can you infer?
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Inferences must be supported by ____ located in the ____
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If fossils of sea shells are found on a high mountain top, what can scientists infer?
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Logical deduction helps readers draw reasonable ____ from subtle ____
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A passage notes 'Fossil fuel reserves are dropping sharply.' What can be inferred about the future?
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Reading between the lines uncovers ____ not directly ____
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If an article states 'Polar bear fur thickness has declined as Arctic ice melts,' what is implied?
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Good readers validate inferences using multiple textual ____ and ____
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A text says 'Archaeologists found bronze shields, spears, and helmets in the tomb.' What can be inferred?
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Context clues allow readers to infer implied ____ between ____
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If trees in a forest show thick fire-resistant bark, what can you infer about the region?