Inference Exercise: In each of the following sentences, find the meaning of the lexical item in italics through the

contextual clues given in the sentence. 1. Peters gym-shoes are so old and shabby that his toes protrude from their front. 2. Though he thought himself an expert at teaching children, his ineptitude as a teacher was clearly proved by the negative results of his lessons. 3. In the south of France, conflagrations are frequent in summer and the local fire brigades have great difficulty in bringing them under control. 4. The noxious gases that came out of the chemical factory were a danger to the people living in the neighborhood. 5. The local authorities passed a new traffic ordinance limiting speed in the town to 20 miles per hour. 6. Mammals, such as horses, cows, dogs, tigers, rabbits, etc. usually have a covering of hair. 7. 1, 3, 5, 7 and all other odd numbers cannot be divided by two. 8. While we are enjoying civil rights guaranteed by our constitution, other people live under oppression. 9. Everybody was ready to help the shipwrecked people at once, but Mrs. Winter did so only with a certain reluctance. 10. When King George VI died in 1952, his daughter, Princess Elisabeth, ascended the throne. 11. Mr. Badburys first book was full of new facts and ideas, but his second book seems to be just a rehash of the first.

Make Inferences _________

Good readers use context clues and prior knowledge to figure out what the author doesnt state in the text or to figure out the meaning of unknown words.
This strategy helps: * to create meaning * to think beyond the text When to use it: during and after reading Ask: What does the author want me to figure out on my own? Which context clues can I use to understand unknown words?