What is an inference?

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What is an inference?

An inference is a conclusion you reach by using clues from the text along with what you already know. It means you read between the lines and connect evidence to fill in meaning that isn’t stated outright. That makes the idea described as based on facts and evidence from the text. For example, if a character says they felt a chill, shivered, and pulled a coat tighter, you can infer that it’s cold inside. This isn’t just repeating exact words (a direct quotation), nor is it a guess without evidence, and it isn’t about the author’s purpose.

An inference is a conclusion you reach by using clues from the text along with what you already know. It means you read between the lines and connect evidence to fill in meaning that isn’t stated outright. That makes the idea described as based on facts and evidence from the text. For example, if a character says they felt a chill, shivered, and pulled a coat tighter, you can infer that it’s cold inside. This isn’t just repeating exact words (a direct quotation), nor is it a guess without evidence, and it isn’t about the author’s purpose.

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