escribes an inference?(1 point)
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language that is specific to a subject matter
language that is specific to a subject matter
facts and information that support an idea or analysis
facts and information that support an idea or analysis
a conclusion that is based on evidence
a conclusion that is based on evidence
the general feeling an author conveys in a text
the general feeling an author conveys in a text
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Opals can be worth a lot of money.
Which piece of evidence supports this inference?
(1 point)
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In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.
In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
One of Coober Pedy's most popular destinations, the mine provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the struggles of early miners.
One of Coober Pedy's most popular destinations, the mine provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the struggles of early miners.
The piece of evidence that supports the inference that opals can be worth a lot of money is: "Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early."
What do readers use to make inferences about a text?(1 point)
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their life experiences
their life experiences
their own opinions
their own opinions
connections to other texts
connections to other texts
evidence from the text
evidence from the text
Readers use evidence from the text to make inferences.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Wolves are quite similar in appearance to domestic German shepherds. They have common physical traits that include shaggy fur, erect ears, and a heavy, curled tail.
Which inference is supported by the evidence from the sentences?
(1 point)
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Wolves will confuse domestic German shepherds for other wolves.
Wolves will confuse domestic German shepherds for other wolves.
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
Wolves share physical traits with dogs other than domestic German shepherds.
Domestic German shepherds behave as wolves do.
Domestic German shepherds behave as wolves do.
Domestic German shepherds and wolves share the same ancestors.
The inference that is supported by the evidence from the sentences is: Domestic German shepherds and wolves share the same ancestors.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Building new stadiums has a limited impact on the economics of a city. People from outside a city where a new stadium is built rarely spend their money at it. Additionally, a new stadium does not usually provide significant employment to the community it is built in.
Which inference is supported by the evidence from the sentences?
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City funds should not be used to build a new stadium.
City funds should not be used to build a new stadium.
A new stadium is an important investment for a community.
A new stadium is an important investment for a community.
Tourists should not have to pay to visit an old stadium.
Tourists should not have to pay to visit an old stadium.
A new stadium will take employees from existing businesses.