Which of the following describes an inference?(1 point)

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a guess made about what a text is saying
a guess made about what a text is saying

information directly provided in a text
information directly provided in a text

evidence from the text that supports a conclusion
evidence from the text that supports a conclusion

a definition of an important term in a text

Answer 1

An inference is best described as a guess made about what a text is saying. Inferences are conclusions drawn based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.