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

Reading: Reading for Inference

B1 Lesson 1: Understanding Implied Information

Listen to the lesson explanations and examples.

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will learn how to find "hidden meanings" (inferences) by combining clues from the text with your own background knowledge.

Before You Read 🧠

Key Vocabulary (Click 🔊)

Let's learn these important words for today's lesson.

To Infer

(Verb) | ទាញសេចក្តី

To form an opinion or guess based on information (clues).

To Imply

(Verb) | បញ្ជាក់ដោយนัย

To suggest something without saying it directly. (The *writer* implies).

Clue

(Noun) | តម្រុយ

A sign or piece of information that helps you find an answer.

Context

(Noun) | បរិបទ

The situation, events, or information related to something.

What is an Inference? (Reading Between the Lines)

An inference is a smart guess you make based on evidence. The text doesn't say it directly, but it gives you clues. Your job is to be a detective!

You must combine the clues from the text with your own knowledge about the world to find the hidden meaning.

Clue in Text(What it says)

+

Your Knowledge(What you know)

=

Inference(The hidden meaning)

Seeing Inference in Action

Example 1: The Weather

Text says: "Sophea grabbed her umbrella as she ran out the door."

Inference (Hidden Meaning): It is probably raining or going to rain.
(Your Knowledge: People use umbrellas to stay dry from the rain.)

Example 2: The Conversation

Dara: Are you coming to the party tonight?

Vanna: I have a huge exam in the morning.

Inference (Hidden Meaning): Vanna is not coming to the party.
(Your Knowledge: People must study for many hours before a huge exam.)

Practice What You Learned 🎯

Practice Quiz: Find the Hidden Meaning

Read the situation, then choose the best inference. Click "Check Answers" when you're done.

1. "The cafe was empty. Only one cup of cold coffee sat on a table."

• A) The cafe is very popular.
• B) The cafe is not busy right now.
• C) The coffee is delicious.

2. "The child crossed his arms, looked at his vegetables, and said, 'I'm not hungry.'"

• A) The child is happy and polite.
• B) The child is probably stubborn or upset and does not want to eat.
• C) The child is very hungry.

3. "When the boss walked into the office, everyone immediately stopped talking and started typing quietly on their computers."

• A) The workers are very friendly with their boss.
• B) The workers are finished with their work for the day.
• C) The workers are nervous or afraid of their boss.

Key Vocabulary Reference (Click 🔊)

• To Infer (Verb) | ទាញសេចក្តី
  To form an opinion or guess based on information (clues). (The reader infers).
• To Imply (Verb) | បញ្ជាក់ដោយนัย
  To suggest something without saying it directly. (The writer or speaker implies).
• Clue (Noun) | តម្រុយ
  A sign or piece of information that helps you find an answer.
• Context (Noun) | បរិបទ
  The situation, events, or information related to something.
• Assumption (Noun) | ការសន្មត់
  Something you accept as true without proof. (Your "background knowledge").

Your Reading Mission ⭐

Become a Detective

This week, your mission is to practice finding hidden meanings.

1. Read a short news story or social media post in English.
2. Find one Fact (something the text *directly says*).
3. Find one Inference (something the text *implies* or suggests).

Example:
Fact: "The company is laying off 500 workers."
Inference: "The company is probably losing money."