Which of the following is an example of an inference?

Question

I think the plant needs more sunlight because it looks wilted

The sky is cloudy so it might rain

The thermometer shows a temperature of 25°C

I believe the cat is hungry because it is meowing

Answer 1

An inference is a conclusion or judgment based on evidence or reasoning rather than on explicit statements.

In your examples:

1. "I think the plant needs more sunlight because it looks wilted" – This is an inference based on the observation of the wilted plant.
2. "The sky is cloudy so it might rain" – This is also an inference based on the observation of the clouds.
3. "The thermometer shows a temperature of 25°C" – This is a direct statement of observation and not an inference.
4. "I believe the cat is hungry because it is meowing" – This is another inference based on the behavior of the cat.

So, the first, second, and fourth statements all exemplify inferences. The correct response regarding an example of inference includes all three of those: the first ("the plant needs more sunlight"), the second ("it might rain"), and the fourth ("the cat is hungry"). If you need one specific example, you can choose any of those three.