TACHS Reading
Comprehensive study of tachs reading covering fundamental concepts and advanced applications.
Basic Concepts
Making Inferences
What Does It Mean to Make an Inference?
Making an inference means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to figure out something the author doesn’t state directly.
How to Make Inferences
- Read carefully and look for hints or clues in the passage.
- Think about what you already know about the topic.
- Combine the clues and your knowledge to draw a conclusion.
Why Inferences Matter
Making inferences allows you to understand stories and articles more deeply and answer tricky questions.
Real-World Use
We make inferences all the time—like when you see dark clouds and “infer” it might rain soon!
Examples
A story says the boy grabbed an umbrella and put on boots. You infer it’s raining outside.
The article mentions students yawning and drinking coffee. You infer they are tired.
In a Nutshell
Inferences are conclusions you reach based on clues in the text and what you know.