Inference and deduction

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you find a muddy footprint by the back door, a half-eaten biscuit on the table, and the dog is hiding under the sofa. 🐾

2. 2

   What does 'inference' mean?

3. 3

   Read this clue: 'The windows were wet and the grass was shiny.' What do you INFER about the weather?

4. 4

   Let's do one together! 'Sam's hands were covered in flour. A mixing bowl sat on the counter.' What can you infer?

5. 5

   'The library book was due back three days ago. Max was chewing his fingernails.' What do you infer about Max?

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   'The dinner plate was clean and the fork was lying across it.' What do you infer?

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   True or false: Inference means you find the answer directly in the text.