RW-II-08 · Information and Ideas

Make a supported inference

Inferences · Stage 2

01 · Key idea

A sound inference stays close to the evidence and needs few assumptions.

Build on: RW-II-02

02 · Worked example

Text: “The museum added evening hours, and attendance increased among people who work during the day.” What can reasonably be inferred?

This teaching example is original and is not an official SAT question.

Reasoning

The new hours and increased worker attendance support greater access.

Answer

Evening hours made visits easier for some workers.

03 · Next step

Practice questions remain in English, as on the SAT.

RW-II-08 · Make a supported inference