Recognize information that is implied but not directly stated

Inference Questions

Inference questions require the listener to understand the meaning of something that isn’t directly stated in the lecture or conversation.

Question Structure Inference Questions – Understanding implied meanings

You can identify inference questions by phrases like “What are the implications of…?”, “What does the professor imply…?” or “What can be inferred…?”

On-screen: Recognizing the Question Type Inference Questions

  • What are the implications of…?
  • What does the professor imply…?
  • What can be inferred…?

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