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Understanding and inferenceInference - example

Reading for understanding involves identifying the main points, purpose and intended readership of the text. Inference is when the reader works things out using clues in the text.

Part of Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation

Inference - example

Read the following extract and try to infer the information required to answer the questions.

Rain lashed against the windows as Jane stamped up and down the room stopping only to check the time on the mantle clock every five minutes. Her book, bought with such enthusiasm the day before, was flung carelessly in the corner beside the abandoned picnic basket. Jane stamped her feet and began to repeat her earlier tedious complaints against nature. Emily merely smiled to herself and carried on reading the newspaper without as much as a nod of the head."

Question

What plans had Jane had for the day?

Question

How would you describe Jane's mood?

Question

What expression does the author use to suggest her disapproval of the main character?

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