Drawing Conclusions
Read between the lines! Sometimes the writer doesn't tell you everything directly.
1. Find the Facts manage_search
First, identify exactly what the text says. What are the specific actions or details?
Fact 2: Yawning.
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Think about real life. What do these facts usually mean when put together?
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Combine the text facts with your knowledge to make a logical conclusion.
Don't guess without evidence!
Text: "Anna bought a ticket to Paris."
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Hi Sovan! A guess can be random (like picking a number from 1 to 10). A conclusion uses EVIDENCE (facts from the text) to make a smart decision. search
Is "inference" the same as "conclusion"?
They are very similar! "Inference" is the process of reading between the lines (ការអានយកន័យលាក់កំបាំង). "Conclusion" is the final thought or decision you make after doing it. lightbulb
What if my background knowledge is wrong?
Good point! That's why you must rely mostly on the TEXT clues. If your knowledge doesn't match the clues in the text, trust the text first! menu_book
What is the difference between guessing and concluding?