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When something is NOT stated explicitly in a text, and a reader has to use evidence in the text to figure out the meaning, it is called _____.

jumping to a conclusion
making an inference
searching for connotations
creating mental pictures

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B. Making an inference

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Answer: making in inference

Explanation: You make an inference when something is not stated directly. You use context clues and make an educated guess.

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