Question

To make an inference, readers should use

A. Evidence from selected text.

B. Biographical information about the author.

C. A literary reviewer's opinion about the text.

D. A reader's personal connections.

Answer 1

A. Evidence from selected text.

Inferences are conclusions drawn from the text using clues and evidence there (often combined with general knowledge). Biographical info, reviewers' opinions, or personal connections can inform understanding but do not replace textual evidence for making a valid inference.