R 1.2 Logical Conclusions/ Inferences

Question 1

What is a logical conclusion? (include another name for it)

Answer 1

• aka inference, which is an assumption to fill in the gaps
• scan the passage and look for clues
• it is supported directly by the text (MAIN IDEA + supporting details)
• draw conclusions based on ALL EVIDENCE: your own knowledge and experiences as well as evidence from the passage: implicit evidence (implied BUT NOT directly stated in the text) and explicit evidence (stated directly in the text)
• look for the best and most relevant conclusion that is supported by most specific evidence in the passage (doesnt have to be support of entire main idea)
• always and never are NEVER the right answer; instead look for: likely, may, can, will often.

Question 2

What is an inference?

Answer 2

assumptions that are used to fill in the gaps

Question 3

What is implicit evidence? explicit evidence?

Answer 3

• implicit evidence: implied BUT NOT directly stated in the text.
• explicit evidence: stated DIRECTLY in the text.

Question 4

With logical conclusions, you are looking for the ____ and most relevant one that has most specific evidence in passage to back it up

Answer 4

BEST

Question 5

Logical conclusions are supported _____ by the text (____ and _____ )

Answer 5

• DIRECTLY
• main idea + supporting details

Question 6

answers that contain the words “both of the above” should be eliminated. T or F?

Answer 6

T