Connecticut Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) Practice

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What does inferential comprehension require a reader to do?

Read word-for-word
Summarize the text
Infer meanings from the text
Provide a personal opinion

The correct answer is: Infer meanings from the text

Inferential comprehension requires a reader to go beyond the literal meaning of the text to draw conclusions, make predictions, and understand underlying themes or concepts. This level of comprehension involves using context clues, prior knowledge, and the information provided within the text to "read between the lines." While summarizing the text or providing a personal opinion may be valuable skills, they do not fully capture the essence of inferential comprehension. Summarization focuses on restating the main ideas without necessarily delving into deeper meanings or implications, and personal opinions may reflect subjective interpretations rather than objective inferences based on the text itself. Thus, the ability to infer meanings from the text is key to achieving a deeper understanding of what is being communicated.