Question

When making inferences, readers should:(1 point)
Responses

A. Rely solely on stated facts
A. Rely solely on stated facts

B. Combine textual evidence with prior knowledge
B. Combine textual evidence with prior knowledge

C. Ignore the author's purpose
C. Ignore the author's purpose

D. Only use personal experiences

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

**B. Combine textual evidence with prior knowledge**

When making inferences, it's important to integrate what is explicitly stated in the text with what you already know to draw conclusions or make assumptions.