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Evidence and inference

Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.

1 of 5Phrase

It must be…

Make a strong present inference.

Example

It must be…

Vocabulary in this set

Distinguish facts from interpretations and express different degrees of certainty.

  1. It must be…

    Phrase

    Make a strong present inference.

    It must be…

  2. It could have been…

    Expression

    Offer a possible past explanation.

    It could have been…

  3. Apparently,…

    Word

    Mark information as reported.

    That is possible. Apparently, the deadline was moved forward this morning.

  4. The evidence suggests that…

    Expression

    Base an interpretation on evidence.

    The evidence suggests that…

  5. It is likely to…

    Expression

    Express a probable outcome.

    It is likely to…

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