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Fifty original digital-SAT-style Inferences questions for Topic 2-3: Avoiding Unsupported Assumptions.
Zoya folded a letter each time footsteps approached but continued writing after they passed. When the house grew quiet, she left the unsealed letter on her brother's desk. This pattern most strongly supports the conclusion that ______.
“Zoya knows that everyone in the house would disapprove of the letter.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Zoya has decided that her brother must never read what she wrote.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Zoya is hesitant about being observed but ultimately intends her brother to receive the message.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Zoya hides the letter when someone approaches.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “Zoya is hesitant about being observed but ultimately intends her brother to receive the message.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
A museum introduced free admission on Friday evenings, and attendance by college students rose. The museum did not ask whether price, timing, or a new exhibit influenced their visits. It is therefore reasonable to infer that ______.
Correct. “The Friday program may have contributed to increased student attendance.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“More college students visited on Friday evenings.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Removing admission cost was certainly the only reason students attended.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The Friday program caused college-student attendance to decline.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “The Friday program may have contributed to increased student attendance.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Listeners using a slower audiobook setting recalled more names than listeners using the default speed. They could pause freely, and the study did not record how often either group paused. Accordingly, the text suggests that ______.
“The slower group recalled more names.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Playback speed alone caused the entire difference in recall.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Slower playback was associated with worse name recall.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Slower playback is associated with greater name recall in the study, though pausing may also have mattered.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Slower playback is associated with greater name recall in the study, though pausing may also have mattered.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
A rooftop with purple flowers attracted more butterflies than a nearby roof with yellow flowers. The roofs also differed in height, wind, and surrounding vegetation. The details together imply that ______.
“The observed roofs prove that flower color had no possible relationship to visits.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Flower color may relate to the difference, but the comparison cannot isolate it from other roof conditions.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The purple-flower roof attracted more butterflies.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Butterflies universally prefer purple flowers to every yellow flower.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “Flower color may relate to the difference, but the comparison cannot isolate it from other roof conditions.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Ben checked that the drawer was locked before leaving, then placed its key where his daughter could see it. He did not explain the drawer or ask her to open it. Taken together, these details suggest that ______.
“Ben leaves the key in a visible place.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Ben has hidden a valuable inheritance in the drawer.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Ben is determined to make the drawer permanently inaccessible to his daughter.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Ben may want his daughter to know access is possible without directly inviting her to use it.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Ben may want his daughter to know access is possible without directly inviting her to use it.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
After a council shortened its printed agenda, meetings ended earlier. The council also reduced the number of ceremonial presentations during the same month. No other relevant circumstances are described, so the inference must remain within these facts. The evidence therefore indicates that ______.
“The simultaneous changes prove that meetings became longer.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “The shorter meetings cannot be attributed to agenda length alone from this evidence.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Meetings ended earlier after both changes.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“The agenda redesign certainly caused every minute of time saved.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “The shorter meetings cannot be attributed to agenda length alone from this evidence.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Paintings on a newly bright wall received longer viewing times than paintings elsewhere. The wall also held the exhibit's only benches, and visitors were not asked why they stopped. This pattern most strongly supports the conclusion that ______.
“The bright paint alone caused all extended viewing.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The benches prove that wall color could not have influenced attention at all.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “The wall color may have influenced viewing, but seating is an alternative explanation the comparison does not rule out.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Visitors spent longer near the bright wall.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “The wall color may have influenced viewing, but seating is an alternative explanation the comparison does not rule out.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
More turtle nests hatched on a warmer beach than on a cooler beach in one season. Sand moisture and predator activity also differed between the sites. It is therefore reasonable to infer that ______.
Correct. “Temperature may be relevant, but the site comparison does not establish it as the sole explanation.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The warmer beach had more successful nests that season.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Warmer sand guarantees greater hatching success on every beach.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The comparison establishes that cooler conditions improve hatching.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “Temperature may be relevant, but the site comparison does not establish it as the sole explanation.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Kavi carried a microphone to the meeting but spoke without turning it on. Afterward, she set it beside the next speaker rather than taking it home. Accordingly, the text suggests that ______.
Correct. “Kavi may be encouraging the next speaker to use support she chose not to use herself.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Kavi places the microphone beside another speaker.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Kavi believes the microphone is broken and dangerous.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Kavi wants to prevent anyone else from using the microphone.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “Kavi may be encouraging the next speaker to use support she chose not to use herself.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Subscriptions rose after a town redesigned its newsletter. During the same period, the town began mailing free sample issues to new residents. No other relevant circumstances are described, so the inference must remain within these facts. The details together imply that ______.
“The visual redesign alone explains every new subscription.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The two changes necessarily discouraged subscriptions.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “The evidence does not isolate the redesign from the sample-mailing campaign as a cause of higher subscriptions.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Subscriptions increased while two changes occurred.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “The evidence does not isolate the redesign from the sample-mailing campaign as a cause of higher subscriptions.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Viewers rated a restored film as more vivid than an unrestored print. The restored version also had clearer sound, and viewers knew which version had been restored. Taken together, these details suggest that ______.
“The unrestored print was judged more vivid by the viewers.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “The ratings may reflect color restoration, sound quality, expectations, or a combination of these factors.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The restored version received higher vividness ratings.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Color restoration alone objectively caused every viewer's rating.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “The ratings may reflect color restoration, sound quality, expectations, or a combination of these factors.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Students sitting beneath trees reported less heat discomfort than students in an open plaza. Participants chose their own location rather than being assigned. The text supplies no further information that resolves possibilities beyond the events it describes. The evidence therefore indicates that ______.
“The tree group reported less discomfort.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Trees were certainly the only difference affecting every student's report.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The reports demonstrate that shade increases heat discomfort.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Tree shade may relate to comfort, but self-selection limits a firm causal conclusion.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Tree shade may relate to comfort, but self-selection limits a firm causal conclusion.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Mira wound every clock in the shop except one that had belonged to her mentor. She dusted that clock daily and corrected anyone who called it broken. This pattern most strongly supports the conclusion that ______.
“Mira treats the stopped clock as worthless and neglected.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Mira likely attaches significance to preserving the clock in its stopped state.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Mira cleans the stopped clock each day.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Her mentor demanded that the clock never run again.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “Mira likely attaches significance to preserving the clock in its stopped state.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
A riverfront petition gathered more signatures online than on paper. The online form remained open three weeks longer and was advertised to a larger audience. It is therefore reasonable to infer that ______.
“The online petition received more signatures.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Online forms are inherently preferred by every resident.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The evidence proves paper petitions always collect more signatures.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “The signature difference cannot be explained by format alone because exposure and duration also differed.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “The signature difference cannot be explained by format alone because exposure and duration also differed.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Visitors who chose an audio guide stayed longer than visitors who declined it. Guide users also reported greater prior interest in the exhibit's subject. The passage provides no additional evidence that would justify a broader conclusion about the situation. Accordingly, the text suggests that ______.
Correct. “The longer visits may reflect the guide, prior interest, or both.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Audio-guide users stayed longer.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“The guide caused every additional minute of viewing.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Prior interest proves the guide had no effect on any visitor.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “The longer visits may reflect the guide, prior interest, or both.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Fish in larger tanks swam farther each day than fish in smaller tanks. The larger tanks also held bigger social groups and stronger water currents. The details together imply that ______.
“Tank volume alone certainly caused the movement difference.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Larger tanks made the fish swim shorter distances.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Tank size may be related to movement, but the study does not separate it from group size or current strength.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Fish in larger tanks traveled farther.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “Tank size may be related to movement, but the study does not separate it from group size or current strength.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Elian baked a cake for the celebration but did not eat any. He packed two slices for the night guard before leaving early, without saying why. Taken together, these details suggest that ______.
“Elian left because he secretly disliked everyone present.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Elian's actions show no concern for anyone connected to the event.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Elian's not eating does not show indifference; his actions still indicate care for others at the celebration.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Elian saves cake for the night guard.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “Elian's not eating does not show indifference; his actions still indicate care for others at the celebration.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Walking trips increased after a street gained a protected pedestrian lane. Fuel prices rose sharply during the same period, and individual travel reasons were not collected. The evidence therefore indicates that ______.
“The new lane necessarily caused walking to decrease.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “The lane may have encouraged walking, but the evidence cannot rule out higher fuel prices as another influence.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Walking increased after the lane opened.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“The lane was the sole cause of every new walking trip.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “The lane may have encouraged walking, but the evidence cannot rule out higher fuel prices as another influence.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Readers with an illustrated poem remembered more images than readers with text alone. The illustrated edition also used larger type and wider spacing. The passage provides no additional evidence that would justify a broader conclusion about the situation. This pattern most strongly supports the conclusion that ______.
“Readers of the illustrated edition recalled more images.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Pictures alone caused every difference between the groups.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The illustrated edition produced lower image recall.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Illustration may have helped memory, but formatting differences prevent attributing the result to images alone.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Illustration may have helped memory, but formatting differences prevent attributing the result to images alone.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Hummingbirds visited a scented feeder more often than an unscented feeder. The scented feeder was also placed closer to flowering shrubs. The text supplies no further information that resolves possibilities beyond the events it describes. It is therefore reasonable to infer that ______.
Correct. “Scent may have influenced visits, but feeder location offers another plausible explanation.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The scented feeder received more visits.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Hummingbirds always choose feeders by smell alone.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The comparison proves scent repelled the hummingbirds.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “Scent may have influenced visits, but feeder location offers another plausible explanation.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Sena hung an empty frame above her desk and changed what object sat within it each week. She never photographed the arrangements or offered an explanation. Accordingly, the text suggests that ______.
Correct. “The changing display suggests Sena values the act of noticing or reframing objects, though her exact purpose is unstated.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Sena changes the framed object weekly.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Sena is secretly preparing an exhibition about expensive possessions.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Sena wants the frame to draw attention to nothing at all.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “The changing display suggests Sena values the act of noticing or reframing objects, though her exact purpose is unstated.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Public comments increased after town halls began streaming online. The city also shortened the comment form and sent reminder messages before each meeting. No other relevant circumstances are described, so the inference must remain within these facts. The details together imply that ______.
“More public comments arrived after three changes.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Livestreaming alone generated every additional comment.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The changes collectively caused participation to fall.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Streaming may have supported participation, but the simultaneous changes prevent isolating its effect.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Streaming may have supported participation, but the simultaneous changes prevent isolating its effect.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Participants in a touch tour identified more surface textures than other visitors. The touch-tour group received extra time and a specialist guide. The passage provides no additional evidence that would justify a broader conclusion about the situation. Taken together, these details suggest that ______.
“Touching the sculptures reduced awareness of texture.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Touch may support texture recognition, but time and guidance also differed between groups.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The touch-tour group named more textures.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Touch alone fully explains the group's performance.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “Touch may support texture recognition, but time and guidance also differed between groups.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Plots receiving compost yielded more tomatoes than untreated plots. The compost plots were tended by experienced volunteers, while first-time volunteers tended the others. The text supplies no further information that resolves possibilities beyond the events it describes. The evidence therefore indicates that ______.
“Compost guarantees identical yield increases in every garden.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The untreated plots had the higher yield.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Compost may have helped yield, but gardener experience is a confounding difference.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The compost plots produced more tomatoes.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “Compost may have helped yield, but gardener experience is a confounding difference.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Rina wrote Milo's name on an invitation, erased it, and later wrote it again in darker ink. She placed the invitation by the door but did not send it that evening. This pattern most strongly supports the conclusion that ______.
“Milo's name appears on the invitation at the end.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Rina knows Milo will reject the invitation.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Rina has made a final decision never to contact Milo.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Rina appears conflicted yet still considering inviting Milo.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Rina appears conflicted yet still considering inviting Milo.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
A garden waitlist shortened after new plots opened. Several long-waiting applicants also moved away during the same season. No other relevant circumstances are described, so the inference must remain within these facts. It is therefore reasonable to infer that ______.
“Opening plots was the only possible reason the list changed.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The new plots caused the waitlist to grow longer.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “New plots may have reduced the waitlist, but departures also contributed to the change.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The waitlist became shorter.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “New plots may have reduced the waitlist, but departures also contributed to the change.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Visitors spent longer at artworks with handwritten captions than at those with printed captions. The handwritten captions were also twice as long and included personal stories. Accordingly, the text suggests that ______.
Correct. “Handwriting may have mattered, but length and narrative content prevent isolating its effect.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Visitors stayed longer at the handwritten captions.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Handwriting alone causes sustained attention in every exhibit.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Printed captions received the longer viewing times.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “Handwriting may have mattered, but length and narrative content prevent isolating its effect.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
A wetland recorded more migrating birds after invasive reeds were removed. The same year brought unusually heavy rainfall and higher regional bird counts. The text supplies no further information that resolves possibilities beyond the events it describes. The details together imply that ______.
“Removing reeds made the wetland less used by migrating birds.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Reed removal may have improved habitat, but weather and regional abundance could also explain part of the increase.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The wetland recorded more birds that year.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Reed removal alone caused the entire increase.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “Reed removal may have improved habitat, but weather and regional abundance could also explain part of the increase.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Arlo continued setting out two cups after his roommate moved away. When a new tenant arrived, Arlo washed the unused cup and placed it on the opposite side of the table. Taken together, these details suggest that ______.
“Arlo refuses to share the table with the new tenant.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Arlo may be ready to let a new relationship occupy a place associated with the old one.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Arlo prepares the unused cup for the new tenant.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Arlo expects the new tenant to behave exactly like his former roommate.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “Arlo may be ready to let a new relationship occupy a place associated with the old one.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Bus ridership rose after fares were reduced. Two major employers also ended remote-work policies that month. No other relevant circumstances are described, so the inference must remain within these facts. The evidence therefore indicates that ______.
Correct. “Lower fares may have encouraged ridership, but increased commuting demand is another likely influence.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Ridership increased during both changes.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“The fare reduction alone caused every added trip.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Lower fares necessarily reduced bus use.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “Lower fares may have encouraged ridership, but increased commuting demand is another likely influence.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Visitors described a historical kitchen as more vivid when a bread scent was present. The scented sessions also included live demonstrations absent from other sessions. This pattern most strongly supports the conclusion that ______.
“Bread scent alone determined every visitor's response.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The scented sessions were described as less vivid.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Scent may have contributed to vividness, but the demonstrations keep its independent effect uncertain.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Scented sessions received higher vividness descriptions.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “Scent may have contributed to vividness, but the demonstrations keep its independent effect uncertain.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
More fish were counted near branching coral than near flat seafloor. The branching sites were deeper and surveyed at a different time of day. The text supplies no further information that resolves possibilities beyond the events it describes. It is therefore reasonable to infer that ______.
“Branching-coral sites had higher fish counts.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Branching coral alone creates all differences in fish abundance.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The survey found fewer fish near branching coral.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Coral structure may relate to fish counts, but depth and survey timing also differ.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Coral structure may relate to fish counts, but depth and survey timing also differ.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Whenever guests arrived, Nia turned a portrait toward the wall. Before her cousin's visit, she turned it outward but covered only the nameplate. These details constitute the full evidence available for evaluating a carefully limited conclusion. Accordingly, the text suggests that ______.
“Nia's cousin already knows the portrait's subject.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Nia wants both the image and identity fully hidden.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Nia may be more willing to share the image than the identity attached to it.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Nia exposes the portrait but covers its nameplate.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “Nia may be more willing to share the image than the identity attached to it.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Weekend visits to a town square increased after renovation. A popular market also relocated there on weekends immediately after construction ended. No other relevant circumstances are described, so the inference must remain within these facts. The details together imply that ______.
“Weekend visits rose after both events.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“The renovation alone produced every new visit.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The renovated square attracted fewer weekend visitors.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Renovation may have helped attract visitors, but the market relocation is a competing explanation.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Renovation may have helped attract visitors, but the market relocation is a competing explanation.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Students found more brushstroke details in enlarged painting reproductions than in standard images. The enlarged images also had higher resolution. The passage provides no additional evidence that would justify a broader conclusion about the situation. Taken together, these details suggest that ______.
“The standard images revealed more brushstroke details.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Image size may aid close looking, but resolution differences prevent attributing the result to size alone.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Students found more details in the enlarged images.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Enlargement alone reveals every feature of any artwork.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “Image size may aid close looking, but resolution differences prevent attributing the result to size alone.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Plants in a warmer plot flowered earlier than those elsewhere. The warmer plot also received more morning light and was sheltered from wind. The text supplies no further information that resolves possibilities beyond the events it describes. The evidence therefore indicates that ______.
Correct. “Warmth may influence flowering time, but light and wind exposure also differ.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The warmer plot flowered earlier.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Temperature alone certainly caused the timing difference.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The warmer plot flowered later than the comparison plot.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “Warmth may influence flowering time, but light and wind exposure also differ.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Dara recognized her brother's careful knots on an unsigned package. She placed it unopened beside his old chair and began making tea for two. These details constitute the full evidence available for evaluating a carefully limited conclusion. This pattern most strongly supports the conclusion that ______.
Correct. “Dara likely believes her brother has returned or sent the package, though the text does not confirm either possibility.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The package is tied with knots Dara associates with her brother.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Dara knows exactly when her brother will enter the room.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Dara concludes the package cannot be connected to her brother.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “Dara likely believes her brother has returned or sent the package, though the text does not confirm either possibility.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Error rates fell after a tax form was simplified. A help line with longer hours launched at the same time, and records did not show which filers called. It is therefore reasonable to infer that ______.
“The changes caused error rates to rise.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Simplification may have helped, but the help line prevents a clean estimate of its effect.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Fewer errors occurred after both changes.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“The form redesign alone eliminated every error.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “Simplification may have helped, but the help line prevents a clean estimate of its effect.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Audience comprehension ratings were higher during a play with live translation than during an earlier performance. The later cast also spoke more slowly. The passage provides no additional evidence that would justify a broader conclusion about the situation.
“The later performance received higher comprehension ratings.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Translation alone caused every improvement.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The translated performance was harder to understand.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Live translation may have helped comprehension, but slower delivery is another difference.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Live translation may have helped comprehension, but slower delivery is another difference.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
An insulated hive lost less heat than a plain hive overnight. It also contained a larger bee colony, which can generate more heat. The text supplies no further information that resolves possibilities beyond the events it describes.
“Insulation alone fully explains the temperature difference.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The insulated hive lost more heat overnight.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Insulation may reduce heat loss, but colony size complicates the comparison.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“The insulated hive stayed warmer.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “Insulation may reduce heat loss, but colony size complicates the comparison.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Tess brought flowers to every rehearsal but left them outside the director's door. On the final night, she carried them inside and placed one on each cast member's chair.
“Tess distributes flowers among the cast.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“The director ordered Tess to bring flowers.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Tess's final action shows she wants to withdraw from the group.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Tess shifts from private gratitude toward openly recognizing the whole group.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Tess shifts from private gratitude toward openly recognizing the whole group.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is change over time; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Cleanup turnout doubled after online registration began. That year's event was also moved from winter to spring. No other relevant circumstances are described, so the inference must remain within these facts.
Correct. “Online registration may have helped turnout, but the seasonal change is another relevant factor.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Twice as many people attended the later event.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Online registration alone doubled participation.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The new registration process reduced turnout.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “Online registration may have helped turnout, but the seasonal change is another relevant factor.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Visitors bought more prints during open-studio hours than during gallery hours. At the studio, they also met the artists and saw works being made. The passage provides no additional evidence that would justify a broader conclusion about the situation.
“Watching production alone explains every purchase.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Open studios led visitors to buy fewer prints.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “The studio setting may encourage purchases, but artist interaction and process viewing are part of that setting.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“More prints sold during open-studio hours.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “The studio setting may encourage purchases, but artist interaction and process viewing are part of that setting.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Insect diversity rose after a stream barrier was removed. Pollution controls had begun upstream six months earlier, and the study did not separate their effects.
“The interventions made insect diversity decline.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Barrier removal may have aided recovery, but cleaner water may also have contributed.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Insect diversity increased after both interventions.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Removing the barrier was the sole cause of recovery.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “Barrier removal may have aided recovery, but cleaner water may also have contributed.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Ola packed work clothes but left family photographs on the bed. After receiving a job offer, she added one photograph to the suitcase and returned the others to their frames.
“Ola rejects both the job and every connection to home.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Ola appears prepared to leave while choosing a limited reminder of home to take with her.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Ola packs one family photograph.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Ola has decided never to return home.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
The best answer is “Ola appears prepared to leave while choosing a limited reminder of home to take with her.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
License renewals rose after an office added text reminders. Renewal fees were reduced during the same period. No other relevant circumstances are described, so the inference must remain within these facts.
“Text messages alone caused every renewal.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The two changes made renewals less common.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Reminders may have contributed, but the lower fee could also have increased renewals.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“More licenses were renewed after both changes.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “Reminders may have contributed, but the lower fee could also have increased renewals.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Visitors remembered more visual details in a room without wall labels. That room contained fewer works and allowed more space between them. The passage provides no additional evidence that would justify a broader conclusion about the situation.
Correct. “Label absence may have focused visual attention, but display density also differed.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Visitors recalled more visual details in the unlabeled room.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Wall text always prevents people from seeing art.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The unlabeled room produced worse detail recall.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “Label absence may have focused visual attention, but display density also differed.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Seedlings under blue-rich lamps grew shorter stems than those under warm lamps. The blue lamps also emitted less total light. The text supplies no further information that resolves possibilities beyond the events it describes.
“The blue-light seedlings had shorter stems.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Blue wavelengths alone certainly caused the difference.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Blue-rich light produced longer stems in the study.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Light spectrum may affect stem growth, but brightness was not controlled.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
The best answer is “Light spectrum may affect stem growth, but brightness was not controlled.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
For years, Vina preserved her teacher's pencil unused in a box. Before teaching her first class, she sharpened it, wrote one line, and returned it to the box.
“The pencil has supernatural power to make Vina a successful teacher.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“Vina's actions show she wants to erase her teacher's influence.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
Correct. “Vina uses the pencil briefly to connect her new role with her teacher's influence.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Vina writes one line with the pencil.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
The best answer is “Vina uses the pencil briefly to connect her new role with her teacher's influence.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is character motivation; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
Pedestrian injuries fell after an intersection received brighter lights. Vehicle speeds were lowered there at the same time. No other relevant circumstances are described, so the inference must remain within these facts.
Correct. “The lights may have improved safety, but the speed reduction prevents assigning the change to lighting alone.” connects the passage's relevant premises, preserves their scope and certainty, and requires no unsupported bridge.
“Injuries declined after both measures.” is related to the text, but it repeats or narrows one premise instead of completing the full inferential task.
“Brighter lighting alone caused the full decline.” adds a cause, motive, universal rule, or level of certainty that the passage does not establish.
“The safety measures increased pedestrian injuries.” conflicts with the direction, outcome, actor, or condition established by the passage.
The best answer is “The lights may have improved safety, but the speed reduction prevents assigning the change to lighting alone.” because it follows from the stated evidence without changing the group, condition, time frame, or degree of certainty.
Separate what the text directly establishes from what is merely possible.
The required relationship is qualification; the correct choice preserves that relationship.
The remaining choices isolate a detail, add unsupported information, or reverse the evidence.
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No mistakes this time. Excellent work.