ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Making inferences means choosing the most likely explanation from the facts at hand. There are several ways to help you draw conclusions from what an author may be implying. The following are descriptions of the various ways to aid you in reaching a conclusion.

Detailed explanation-2: -An inference is an educated guess about exactly what an author is trying to communicate. Writers don’t always connect all the dots for you – sometimes they leave it up to the reader to get the point. You may not think you are up to the task, but making inferences can be easy if you follow a few simple rules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Inferences can be deductive, inductive, or abductive. Deductive inferences are the strongest because they can guarantee the truth of their conclusions.

Detailed explanation-4: -“I don’t see Anne. She said she was tired, so she must have gone home to bed.” “Sarah’s been at the gym a lot; she must be trying to lose weight.” “Jacko is a dog, and all dogs love belly rubs. So Jacko must love belly rubs.”