The correct option that describes an inference is:
a conclusion that is based on evidence.
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Which option describes an inference?(1 point)
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language that is specific to a subject matter
language that is specific to a subject matter
the general feeling an author conveys in a text
the general feeling an author conveys in a text
facts and information that support an idea or analysis
facts and information that support an idea or analysis
a conclusion that is based on evidence
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Supporting Inferences Quick Check
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Use the sentence to answer the question.
Opals can be worth a lot of money.
Which piece of evidence supports this inference?
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One of Coober Pedy's most popular destinations, the mine provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the struggles of early miners.
One of Coober Pedy's most popular destinations, the mine provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the struggles of early miners.
Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.
In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.
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Use the sentence to answer the question.
Opals can be worth a lot of money.
Which piece of evidence supports this inference?
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One of Coober Pedy's most popular destinations, the mine provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the struggles of early miners.
One of Coober Pedy's most popular destinations, the mine provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the struggles of early miners.
Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.
In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.
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The piece of evidence that best supports the inference that "Opals can be worth a lot of money" is:
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
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Yes, that response is correct. The evidence that tourists spend considerable time searching for opals with the hope that they might find something valuable enough to retire early strongly supports the inference that opals can be worth a lot of money. This suggests significant value associated with opals.
What do readers use to make inferences about a text?(1 point)
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evidence from the text
evidence from the text
their life experiences
their life experiences
their own opinions
their own opinions
connections to other texts
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evidence from the text
evidence from the text
their life experiences
their life experiences
their own opinions
their own opinions
connections to other texts
Readers use the following to make inferences about a text:
evidence from the text
While life experiences, opinions, and connections to other texts can also contribute to a reader's understanding and interpretation, the primary basis for making inferences is the evidence provided in the text itself.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Wolves are quite similar in appearance to domestic German shepherds. They have common physical traits that include shaggy fur, erect ears, and a heavy, curled tail.
Which inference is supported by the evidence from the sentences?
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Domestic German shepherds behave as wolves do.
Domestic German shepherds behave as wolves do.
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
Wolves will confuse domestic German shepherds for other wolves.
Wolves will confuse domestic German shepherds for other wolves.
Domestic German shepherds and wolves share the same ancestors.
Domestic German shepherds and wolves share the same ancestors.
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Wolves are quite similar in appearance to domestic German shepherds. They have common physical traits that include shaggy fur, erect ears, and a heavy, curled tail.
Which inference is supported by the evidence from the sentences?
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Domestic German shepherds behave as wolves do.
Domestic German shepherds behave as wolves do.
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
Wolves will confuse domestic German shepherds for other wolves.
Wolves will confuse domestic German shepherds for other wolves.
Domestic German shepherds and wolves share the same ancestors.
Domestic German shepherds and wolves share the same ancestors.
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The inference supported by the evidence from the sentences is:
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
The sentences specifically mention that wolves and domestic German shepherds share physical traits, which implies that wolves may also share similar traits with other dog breeds.
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