Question

Which inference can be drawn from the text?


There are at least 12 basic emotions.


Scientists have been studying human emotions for centuries.


Researchers disagree on whether humans are born with emotions or learn them.


James Madison University is a leading research facility when it comes to studying learned emotions.

Part B



Choose two sentences from the passage which support the answer selected in Part A.


That brings the total to ten emotions we’re born with.


Researchers at James Madison University say humans are born with eight primary emotions, including anger, sadness, fear, joy, interest, surprise, disgust, and shame.


However, there are other researchers who disagree entirely and argue that all emotions are cognitive, or learned.


While a definitive answer may not be possible, there is still more research to be done.

Answer 1

Selected inference (Part A):
- Researchers disagree on whether humans are born with emotions or learn them.

Supporting sentences (Part B):
- "Researchers at James Madison University say humans are born with eight primary emotions, including anger, sadness, fear, joy, interest, surprise, disgust, and shame."
- "However, there are other researchers who disagree entirely and argue that all emotions are cognitive, or learned."