Question

An inference is the term for a logical conclusion based on ____ ____.

Answer 1

Context clues

Inference refers to a conclusion or generalization that one makes after looking at the evidences or results of an investigation. In the same way, context clues are considered evidences or results of an investigation. They are neither subjective nor biased.

Answer 2

Answer: A) Context clues.

Explanation: An inference is an idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning, we can say that an inference is an educated guess. A context clue is a hint that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. When we are reading a text and we encounter a word whose meaning we don't know, we can look for context clues in the sentence or paragraph so we can make an inference about the word's meaning.