Question

How is an inference different from a guess?

1. Inferences are made before reading the text while guesses are made after reading.
2. Inferences are made by only using major details from the text while guesses only use minor details.
3. Inferences are not based on anything from the text while guesses are made only using the text.
4. Inferences are based on evidence in the text while guesses are not.

Answer 1

5. Inferences involve using reasoning and prior knowledge to draw a conclusion, while guesses are more random or intuitive without a basis in evidence or logic.