Inferencing
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- Q1What is inferencing?The process of evaluating arguments.The process of drawing conclusions or making predictions based on evidence or logical reasoning.The process of organizing information.The process of collecting data.30s
- Q2What is an example of inferencing?Making a prediction about the futureObtaining data from a reliable sourceIdentifying the main idea in a passageDrawing a conclusion based on evidence30s
- Q3Which of the following is an example of inferencing in literature?Analyzing the structure of a poemIdentifying the theme of a storyMaking predictions about a character's actionsIdentifying the setting of a novel30s
- Q4What is an example of inferencing in everyday life?Reading a newspaper articleListening to a podcast for entertainmentGuessing the weather based on dark cloudsFollowing a recipe to cook a meal30s
- Q5What is an example of inferencing in history?Determining the cause of an eventMemorizing dates and timelinesIdentifying historical figuresAnalyzing primary sources30s
- Q6What is an example of inferencing in a conversation?Asking clarifying questions for understandingUsing active listening skillsMaintaining eye contact while listeningRecognizing sarcasm in someone's tone30s
- Q7What is an example of inferencing in a detective investigation?Connecting multiple clues to identify the suspectAnalyzing crime scene photographsInterviewing witnesses for informationCollecting DNA evidence at the scene30s
- Q8Which of the following best describes inference?Drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoningStating opinions without evidenceRecalling information from memoryConducting experiments to gather data30s
- Q9Which of the following is an example of making an inference?Concluding that it will rain because dark clouds are gatheringRecalling a fact from memoryPerforming an experiment to test a hypothesisLooking up the definition of a word in a dictionary30s
- Q10Which of the following is an example of an inference?Making a prediction about the futureInferring someone's emotions based on their facial expressionsStating a fact based on direct evidenceDrawing a conclusion based on explicit statements30s
- Q11Inference is the act ofperforming experiments to gather dataforming opinions without any reasoningmaking educated guesses based on available informationbelieving something without evidence30s
- Q12
Farrod comes to class wearing boots, a hat, and winter coat.
I can infer that he was cold on the way to school and still is.
I can infer that he doesn't like summer.
I can infer that he's stylish.
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