OLNA - Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Reading: Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions Flashcards

A notice reads: 'All visitors must sign in at reception. Unaccompanied children are not permitted beyond this point.' What can be inferred about the location?

Answer: It is a secure or restricted facility

Sign-in requirements and restrictions on unaccompanied children indicate a secure facility with controlled access.

A recipe says: 'This dish is best served immediately after cooking.' What can you infer about the dish if it is left to sit for an hour?

Answer: Its quality will likely decrease

If a dish is best served immediately, it is reasonable to infer it will decline in quality over time.

Which word signals that a conclusion is being drawn in a written text?

Answer: Therefore

'Therefore' is a logical connector used to introduce a conclusion based on evidence presented previously.

A student reads: 'Jake studied for three weeks, practised past papers, and got plenty of sleep the night before.' What conclusion can be drawn about Jake's exam performance?

Answer: Jake was well prepared and likely to do well

Extended study, practice, and adequate rest are all indicators of strong exam preparation.

An advertisement reads: 'Limited stock — order today to avoid disappointment!' What is the advertiser implying?

Answer: The product may sell out soon

Phrases like 'limited stock' and 'avoid disappointment' imply urgency because supplies may run out quickly.

What is the difference between an inference and a fact in a reading passage?

Answer: A fact is directly stated; an inference is reasoned from clues

Facts are explicitly stated in the text, while inferences require the reader to use clues and reasoning.