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Elaine Kirn
Pamela Hartmann

Language and Communication

Making Inferences

Writers usually state information clearly. However, they also often imply information. In other words, they just suggest an idea without actually stating it. Here is some information about Welsh. Which information is state in the reading? Put an S on those lines. Which information is implied but not clearly stated? Put I on those lines.



1

Welsh is an old language.
2

The Welsh people haven't always been proud of their language.
3

Children have to learn Welsh in school.
4

Coal mining used to be a strong industry in Wales.
5

Catherine Zeta-Jones is from Wales.
6

It is important to learn Welsh if you live in Wales.
7

Some Welsh words are very long and complicated.
8

There is a large population of Welsh-speakers in Argentina.
9

The Cambrian is an English newspaper.
10

Preserving the Welsh language has been a difficult task.