What is the definition of inference?
Learning objective:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
Inference and Context Clues
Inference is when you use the information given to draw a conclusion. Context clues help you figure out the meaning of a word by looking at the words around it. Using inference and context clues can help you better understand what you read.
Inference and Context Clues
Inference: A conclusion or opinion that is formed by reasoning from known facts or evidence.
Context Clues: Sentence-level cues that a reader can use to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.
Textual Evidence: Evidence from the text that supports an inference or conclusion.
Brain break: Draw a silly monster with three heads and each head has a different silly expression
What is the definition of inference?
- Making assumptions based on personal beliefs
- Taking a wild guess without any evidence
- Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
What type of information can be used as context clues to make inferences?
- Unrelated sentences
- Surrounding words and phrases
- Personal opinions
In which sentence does context clues help determine the meaning of 'astonished'?
- She was surprised when she saw her report card.
- He laughed when he heard the funny joke.
- They were tired after running for miles.