Reading: Reading for Inference & Implied Meaning (Introduction): B1 Lesson 1: Understanding Information That is Implied but Not Directly Stated

Reading for Inference

B1 Lesson 1: Reading Between the Lines

Goal: Understand information that is implied (hidden) but not directly written.

1. Key Vocabulary

Direct ផ្ទាល់ (Clearly stated)

Implied ដោយប្រយោល (Hidden meaning)

Inference ការសន្និដ្ឋាន (Guess based on facts)

Evidence ភស្តុតាង (Clues)

2. The Inference Formula

How do we make an inference? Be a detective!

[Image of Magnifying Glass]

📄 Text Clues

+

🧠 Your Logic

=

💡 Inference

Example: "Sam is holding an umbrella." (Clue) + "Umbrellas are for rain." (Logic) = "It is raining." (Inference)

3. Make an Inference

Read the text. Guess what is happening.

"Sarah looked at her watch and started running to the bus stop."

What can you infer?

Answer: Sarah is late.

"The waiter brought the bill. Tom searched his pockets but his face turned red."

What is the problem?

Answer: Tom forgot his wallet/money.

4. Quick Check

Text: "Usually the streets are noisy, but today they are silent and empty."

1. What can you infer? It is a busy day. It is a holiday or very early morning.

Text: "Dara put on his helmet and started the engine."

2. What is Dara doing? Riding a motorbike. Driving a car.