inference Flashcards

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what is an inference on the GRE?

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it is something that must be true

something you can prove absolutely based on the information provided

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2
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do not guess what the inference might be!!

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3
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if the answer choice supports the passage, the question is ?

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not an inference question

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if the passage supports the answer choice, the question is

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is an inference question

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5
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inference questions typically do not have what?

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conclusions

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For inference questions you need to do two things

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  1. read it

2. treat each statement as a fact

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The correct answer to an inference question is based on what is stated. Should you read between the lines?

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do not read between the lines on an inference question

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8
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for inference questions choose and answer that must be true rather than an answer that could be true

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9
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What should you do to start an inference question?

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list the facts
fact1
fact2
fact3

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10
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Do inference questions have conclusions?

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no

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what are indicators of an inference question?

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infer

must be true

support

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What are you looking for in an inference question

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what do I know to be true?
what is true based on what is said ere

take the evidence you are given and make a conclusion only based on what you are given

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