Question

To make an inference, readers should use
A. Biographical information about the author
B. A literary reviewer’s opinions about the text
C. A reader’s personal connections
D. Evidence from the selected text

Answer 1

To make an inference, readers should use:

D. Evidence from the selected text

This option emphasizes the importance of supporting inferences with specific details or information from the text being analyzed. While biographical information, opinions from reviewers, and personal connections can provide additional context, they are not essential for making inferences based on the text itself.