Making Inferences from Text Flashcards
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A passage states: 'The café owner switched from paper cups to ceramic mugs, replaced plastic straws with metal ones, and began sourcing coffee beans from a local roaster.' What can you infer about the café owner's priorities?
Answer: The owner prioritizes environmental sustainability and supporting local businesses
Switching to reusable items (ceramic mugs, metal straws) reduces waste, and sourcing locally reduces transportation emissions and supports the local economy — both reflecting environmental and community-minded priorities.
A passage describes a student who 'highlighted every line in the textbook, copied entire pages of notes verbatim, and spent eight hours studying the night before the exam — yet still earned a C.' What can you infer about the student's study methods?
Answer: The student's study methods were ineffective despite significant effort
Highlighting everything, copying verbatim, and cramming are all passive study techniques. Despite putting in time and effort, the mediocre result suggests the methods themselves were ineffective.
A passage reads: 'The diplomat smiled broadly, shook hands firmly, and spoke enthusiastically about the agreement. Behind him, his aide subtly shook her head while reading the document's fine print.' What can you infer?
Answer: The agreement may contain concerning details that the diplomat's public enthusiasm doesn't reflect
The contrast between the diplomat's public enthusiasm and his aide's subtle head-shaking while reading the fine print suggests the agreement may contain problematic details hidden beneath the positive public presentation.
A letter from a company to residents reads: 'We are committed to being a good neighbor. Our new facility will create 200 jobs and generate significant tax revenue for local schools. Construction will begin next month.' What can you infer about the letter's timing?
Answer: The letter was sent to address potential community concerns before construction begins
Emphasizing benefits (jobs, tax revenue, 'good neighbor') before construction starts suggests the company anticipates community concerns and is proactively addressing them.
A passage notes: 'The children's drawings on the refrigerator had yellowed with age. The kitchen calendar still showed March 2019. A thin layer of dust covered every surface.' What can you infer about this home?
Answer: The home has been largely unoccupied or unchanged for a significant period
Yellowed drawings, an outdated calendar (years behind), and dust on all surfaces indicate the home has been essentially frozen in time — unoccupied or unchanged for years.
A news report states: 'The pharmaceutical company voluntarily recalled the medication before any government agency demanded it, and the CEO personally addressed the public in a live press conference.' What can you infer about the company's strategy?
Answer: The company is attempting to manage the crisis proactively and maintain public trust
A voluntary recall (before being forced) and a personal CEO address demonstrate proactive crisis management aimed at maintaining credibility and public trust.