Bluebook SAT Test Making Inferences 3

Question 1

Read: 'The children's laughter rang through the park. An ice cream truck jingled in the distance. Somewhere nearby, someone was grilling food, and the smell drifted pleasantly across the grass.' What can be inferred about the season and time of day?

Accepted Answer

It is a warm-weather day, likely summer, during afternoon or early evening

Answer

Ice cream trucks, outdoor grilling, and children in a park most strongly suggest a warm summer afternoon or early evening.

Question 2

A passage reads: 'The survey asked employees to rate their job satisfaction. Of the 500 employees surveyed, only 200 returned the survey. Of those, 85 percent reported high satisfaction.' What can be inferred about the reliability of the 85 percent figure?

Accepted Answer

The true satisfaction rate may differ because employees most likely to respond may be those with strong feelings

Answer

A 40% response rate introduces self-selection bias — satisfied or dissatisfied employees may disproportionately respond, making the 85% figure potentially unrepresentative.

Question 3

Read this passage: 'Amara had spent three years saving money, learning Spanish, and researching neighborhoods before finally booking a one-way ticket to Buenos Aires.' What can be inferred about Amara's planned move to Argentina?

Accepted Answer

Amara is relocating to Buenos Aires permanently or for a very long time

Answer

Three years of preparation, a one-way ticket, and learning the language all suggest a long-term or permanent relocation rather than tourism or a job transfer.

Question 4

Read: 'The committee voted 7-2 to approve the new park. The day after the vote, the two dissenting members held a press conference announcing they would appeal the decision.' What can be inferred about the dissenting members' view of the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

The two members disagreed with the outcome and were determined to continue opposing it

Answer

Holding a press conference and announcing an appeal the day after losing a vote clearly signals continued, determined opposition to the decision.

Question 5

A passage states: 'At the summit, all twelve countries signed the climate agreement. Upon returning home, three countries' legislatures immediately voted to ratify the treaty. The other nine countries' leaders promised to seek ratification soon.' What can be inferred about the likelihood of full ratification?

Accepted Answer

Full ratification is uncertain because signing and legislative ratification are different processes

Answer

Signing by leaders and ratification by legislatures are distinct steps — 'promises to seek' ratification does not guarantee success.

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