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An inference needs to be supported by
in the text.

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An inference needs to be supported by evidence from the text (textual evidence).

An inference is a conclusion drawn beyond what is directly stated; to be valid you must cite specific words, details, or lines that justify that conclusion.
Example: Text—"The ground was soggy and umbrellas lined the porch." Inference—"It rained recently." Support—those details about the ground and umbrellas.