CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -An inference is an idea or conclusion that’s drawn from evidence and reasoning. An inference is an educated guess. We learn about some things by experiencing them first-hand, but we gain other knowledge by inference-the process of inferring things based on what is already known.

Detailed explanation-2: -Evidence: Text or illustrations used to support a reader’s ideas about a text. Inference: A guess based on clues in a text or illustrations plus the reader’s ideas. Prediction: A reader’s guess about what a text will be about or what will happen in a story.

Detailed explanation-3: -Specifically, inference is a rule of logic that is normally used for evidence during a trial. Inference is used, or rather functions, when a fact is elucidated, or “proved” by examining other “facts” then then allow one lead to another fact, or reasonable conclusion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Writers often tell you more than they say directly. They give you hints or clues that help you “read between the lines.” Using these clues to give you a deeper understanding of your reading is called inferring.

Detailed explanation-5: -When the phone rang and Liz picked it up, she was all smiles. It can be inferred that she was pleased to receive the phone call. A child tries a new fruit and makes a disgusted face. His mother can infer that he does not like the taste of the fruit.