Answer: A
Explanation:
Because the word inference means "a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning." This means that when the question asks the process of gathering objective information you would make inferences. Summarizing is when you give/tell the overall idea or the point of a text someone/something. Making observations is almost the same so if this is wrong it is probably D.
I am almost 100 percent positive about the theme being "Corporal punishment is always necessary to maintain discipline"
Sixth is (b)
Seventh is probably (d)
Eighth is (c)
Ninth is (a)
Tenth is probably (b)
Answer:
A story with a fully developed but significantly shorter and less elaborate than a novel