Reading: Making Inferences Flashcards
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A passage states: 'The laboratory results were inconclusive, and the research team requested additional funding before proceeding.' What can be inferred about the project's status?
Answer: The project is on hold pending more resources.
Requesting additional funding before proceeding implies the project is paused, not cancelled or completed.
A student reads: 'Despite submitting three applications, Maria had not received a single interview invitation.' What does this suggest about her job search?
Answer: Her applications have not led to success so far.
The word 'despite' signals effort without result, implying her applications have been unsuccessful.
A passage reads: 'The coastal town relied almost exclusively on tourism until the fishing industry was revived.' What can be inferred about the town's economy now?
Answer: The town now has at least two economic sectors.
'Relied almost exclusively on tourism until' implies a shift, suggesting fishing now supplements tourism.
An academic text notes: 'Early studies suggested a link between the two variables, but subsequent research could not replicate the findings.' What does this imply about the original studies?
Answer: The validity of the early findings is questionable.
Failure to replicate findings casts doubt on the reliability of the original studies.
A passage states: 'The mayor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony but left without making any public statements.' What can be inferred about the mayor's position on the new facility?
Answer: The mayor's stance on the facility is ambiguous.
Attending without speaking makes it impossible to determine the mayor's position from this information alone.
A reading passage says: 'The mountaineering team turned back two hundred metres from the summit after one member suffered frostbite.' What can be inferred about the team's decision?
Answer: They chose safety over reaching their goal.
Turning back due to frostbite indicates the team prioritized the injured member's safety over completing the ascent.
A text reads: 'The professor distributed the syllabus on the first day, emphasized the no-late-work policy, and mentioned that participation counted for thirty percent of the grade.' What can be inferred about this professor's teaching approach?
Answer: The professor prioritizes clear expectations and accountability.
Emphasizing policies, deadlines, and participation weighting on day one signals a structured, accountability-focused approach.