Which of the following describes an inference?(1 point)
Responses
a guess made about what a text is saying
a guess made about what a text is saying
a definition of an important term in a text
a definition of an important term in a text
evidence from the text that supports a conclusion
evidence from the text that supports a conclusion
information directly provided in a text
evidence from the text that supports a conclusion
An inference is a guess made about what a text is saying.
An inference refers to the process of making a guess or drawing a conclusion based on available information. Among the given choices, the correct description of an inference is: "a guess made about what a text is saying."
To identify an inference in a text, you need to carefully analyze the information provided. Look for clues, hints, or implicit messages that require you to make an educated guess or draw a conclusion. These inferences are not directly stated in the text and require you to use your critical thinking skills to make an interpretation.