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1
Inferences and conclusions go beyond what is stated in a paragraph, but are based on the information in the paragraph.
A)True
B)False
2
To write an inference or a conclusion, you can paraphrase information that appears in the passage.
A)True
B)False
3
Making inferences and drawing conclusions are specialized reading and thinking skills that are rarely used in everyday life.
A)True
B)False
4
Textbook authors and college professors expect students to make logical inferences and to draw conclusions about what they have read.
A)True
B)False
5
Authors sometimes state the important conclusions.
A)True
B)False
6
Imply and infer mean the same thing.
A)True
B)False
7
If the author states the important conclusion, there are no additional conclusions that can be drawn.
A)True
B)False
8
"Getting" a joke and "reading" a person's facial expression, body language and tone of voice are examples of making inferences.
A)True
B)False
9
Except for a conclusion stated by the author, information stated in a paragraph does not represent conclusions.
A)True
B)False





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