Question

Why is it sometimes necessary to make an inference when analyzing a text?

A. Authors often provide information but do not state it directly.
Authors often provide information but do not state it directly.

B. Inferences help a reader understand explicit details in a text.
Inferences help a reader understand explicit details in a text.

C. Making inferences is a way to quickly read a longer text.
Making inferences is a way to quickly read a longer text.

D. Inferences are crucial for understanding if the text is nonfiction.
Inferences are crucial for understanding if the text is nonfiction.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The correct answer is A. Authors often provide information but do not state it directly. Inferences are necessary because authors may imply certain details or ideas rather than stating them explicitly. Therefore, readers need to draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on the evidence provided in the text.