Question

Which statement best defines an inference? A. a conclusion based on evidence and outside knowledge B. the details stated directly by the author of a passage C. the background information about a literary work D. a guess that relies only on the reader’s prior experiences I am assuming it is either D or A but I don't know which one

Answer 1

A. a conclusion based on evidence and outside knowledge

Step-by-step explanation:

An inference is "the act or process of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence"