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Not all words or phrases are given with

direct clues within the sam sentences.

The reader must search the hints

before, within, and after the sentence

which the word located.

It can also be guessed using the

situation and info provided in the text

or by using prior knowledge.

INFERENCES

EXAMPLE:

1. While I was walking alone last night, suddenly

there was a man who appeared out of nowhere

and try to touch me. I was very petrified. My

hands were cold and I could not even moved as I

was very scared.

PETRIFIED = VERY SCARED

(that one is unable to move)

The writer tells us that she is very scared that she

could not moved. The evidence is "...I could not even

moved...".