HiSET: Language Arts - Reading focuses on developing reading comprehension skills essential for success in the HiSET exam and beyond.
An inference is an educated guess based on information in the text and your own knowledge.
Making inferences helps you read between the lines and understand more than what’s directly said.
You make inferences every day—like guessing someone’s mood from their words and actions!
Read a story where a character sighs and stares out the window. You might infer they are sad or bored, even if it’s not directly said.
A passage says, 'She wrapped her scarf tighter as the wind picked up.' You infer that it’s cold outside.
A student rushes into class out of breath. You infer they were running late.
Inference means figuring out what’s not directly stated by using clues and background knowledge.