Inference and Drawing Conclusions Flashcards
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A food label reads: 'Contains: wheat, milk, eggs. May contain traces of peanuts.' A person with a severe peanut allergy wants to buy it. What should they infer?
Answer: There is a possible risk of peanut exposure from this product.
The 'may contain traces' warning means there is a risk of cross-contamination, which is dangerous for someone with a severe allergy.
A passage reads: 'Every morning, before the sun rose, Janet laced up her shoes and headed out the door.' What can you infer about Janet?
Answer: Janet exercises early in the morning regularly.
Lacing up shoes and heading out before sunrise every morning suggests Janet has a consistent early-morning exercise routine.
A chart shows that in a neighborhood, car break-ins increased by 60% in the months after a streetlight was removed. What is the most reasonable conclusion?
Answer: Poor lighting may have contributed to increased criminal activity.
The timing of the increase after the light removal suggests a connection between reduced lighting and increased crime, though it is not definitive proof of causation.
A passage says: 'The pitcher threw the ball, and the crowd went completely silent before erupting in cheers.' What can you infer happened?
Answer: Something exciting and favorable to the crowd's team occurred.
A brief silence followed by erupting cheers typically indicates a positive, exciting play for the home crowd.
A sign at a pool states: 'Swim at your own risk. No lifeguard on duty.' What is the correct inference for swimmers?
Answer: Swimmers are responsible for their own safety since there is no lifeguard.
The sign clearly states there is no lifeguard, meaning swimmers cannot rely on rescue assistance and must ensure their own safety.
A story describes a character who checks the weather app three times before leaving home and grabs an umbrella 'just in case.' What can you infer about this character?
Answer: The character tends to be cautious and prepared.
Repeatedly checking the weather and taking an umbrella as a precaution are signs of a cautious and prepared personality.
A passage states: 'The factory that had employed half the town closed its doors last year. Since then, many local businesses have shut down too.' What conclusion is best supported?
Answer: The factory closure likely hurt the local economy, reducing spending.
When a major employer closes, workers lose income and spend less, which typically causes a ripple effect on local businesses.