Learn how to master reading passages, analyze information, and answer questions effectively for the ISEE Middle Level exam.
Sometimes, the answer isn't stated directly in the passage. Instead, you have to make an inference—an educated guess based on clues given by the author.
Many questions on the ISEE will ask you to draw conclusions or predict what might happen next.
Making inferences is like being a detective: look for small clues, connect them, and figure out the bigger picture!
A passage says a character's stomach rumbled and she glanced at the clock before lunchtime. You infer she's hungry.
If a biography mentions someone practicing every day, you infer they're dedicated.
Use clues from the text and your own knowledge to draw conclusions.