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Inference vs Explicit Meaning

Distinguish between what a text explicitly says and what you have inferred, assumed, or read in — knowing which is which is fundamental to honest comprehension

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Question 1 of 3

Read the sentence: "Lily walked into the kitchen and saw a bowl of fresh strawberries on the counter. She smiled and reached for one." Which of the following statements is something that is directly stated in the sentence?

Question 2 of 3

Read the short story: "Sam saw dark clouds and heard thunder. He put his umbrella in his bag and ran home." Which sentence is something we can ONLY infer (not directly stated) from the story?

Question 3 of 3

Read the short story: "Lila opened the fridge and saw a bowl of fresh strawberries. She smiled and put a strawberry on her plate. Then she went outside and ran to the playground." Which sentence tells you something you have to infer (guess) from the story, not something the story says directly?

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