Inference questions require you to draw conclusions based on the information provided in the passage, even if the answer isn't stated explicitly. They test your ability to:
* Identify the main idea of a passage.
* Analyze the relationships between different parts of the text.
* Make logical deductions from the information given.
Here's an example of an inference question:
Passage: "The children were excited to go to the zoo, but they were disappointed when they arrived to find it closed. The sign on the gate read "Closed for renovations."
Question: What can you infer from the passage?
Answer Choices:
* A. The zoo was closed for the day.
* B. The children were unhappy about the zoo being closed.
* C. The zoo was undergoing construction.
* D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D. All of the above.
Explanation: While the passage doesn't explicitly state that the zoo was closed for the day or that the children were unhappy, these inferences can be logically drawn from the information given. The passage also directly states that the zoo was undergoing construction.
Remember, inference questions require you to think critically and go beyond the literal meaning of the text.