Question

What is an inference? A. an idea that an author explicitly states. B. a conclusion based on what an author states and does not state. C. a hint an author gives in the story. D. a detail the author provides in a text.

Answer 1

The correct answer is **B. a conclusion based on what an author states and does not state.** An inference is a logical deduction or conclusion drawn from the information provided in a text, considering both what is explicitly stated and what is implied or left unsaid.