ACT Preparation / Unit 16 ACT 1506 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Literal and Inference Questions
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The idea
Some questions ask what the passage states, and the answer is in its words. Others ask what it implies, and the answer must be concluded from its words.
In practice
"According to the passage" asks for a stated fact; "the passage most strongly suggests" asks for an inference.
Where people slip
Identify the question type before reading the choices.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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