KEY IDEAS & DETAILS: make inferences & draw conclusions about a text's purpose & meaning Flashcards
inference
an assumption that fills in a gap in the text based on details and evidence
conclusion
takes the info in the text to the next logical step or level based on details and evidence
explicit info
directly stated in the text
no confusion about what it means
implicit info
refers to ideas that are suggested or implied
not stated directly in text
After graduating from high school Danielle decided to become a neonatal nurse. Her grandmother had been a pioneer in caring for premature babies. She had developed many of the procedures used in neonatal care. Danielle enrolled in her community college’s associate degree in nursing program she worked hard and completed the program in Four semesters. As Danielle approached her graduation date, she learned about the nursing residency program at a nearby hospital. Danielle was especially intrigued by the “transition to practice” philosophy of the nursing residency program.
This would allow her to find out if nursing was what she really wanted to do with her life. The next enrollment period for the program would soon begin after graduation. This meant she would be eligible to apply. However, she would also need to complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS) training as another requirement for joining the program. As she applied for the program, she reviewed the list of specialized areas of nursing offered. She dreamed of the day she could become the nurse in neonatal intensive care.
which of the following best supports the interference that danielle has a lot of determination?
A. she decides to become a nurse like her grandmother
B. she enrolls in a nursing program in a community college
C. she completes the program in four semesters
D. she is interested in various
C. she completes the program in four semesters
supports the inference that danielle has determination or a willingness to work hard to succeed
A and D may support other assumptions that can be made about her character but do not determine if she is determined
B is not enough evidence to support the inference that she is hardworking. just applying to a program does not necessarily mean she will work hard once she is accepted
After graduating from high school Danielle decided to become a neonatal nurse. Her grandmother had been a pioneer in caring for premature babies. She had developed many of the procedures used in neonatal care. Danielle enrolled in her community college’s associate degree in nursing program she worked hard and completed the program in Four semesters. As Danielle approached her graduation date, she learned about the nursing residency program at a nearby hospital. Danielle was especially intrigued by the “transition to practice” philosophy of the nursing residency program.
This would allow her to find out if nursing was what she really wanted to do with her life. The next enrollment period for the program would soon begin after graduation. This meant she would be eligible to apply. However, she would also need to complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS) training as another requirement for joining the program. As she applied for the program, she reviewed the list of specialized areas of nursing offered. She dreamed of the day she could become the nurse in neonatal intensive care.
which of the following details from the passage is implicit evidence?
A. danielle decided to become a nurse after high school
B. danielle is eligible to apply for the nursing residency program
C. danielle considers various areas of specialization
D. danielle wants to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps
D. danielle want to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps
the author only suggests she is following in her foot-steps by including background info about her grandmother
A, B, C are incorrect b/c it is stated in the text
