Inference

The company announced a 10% raise for all employees, but simultaneously increased health insurance premiums by 15%. What can be inferred about the employees' take-home pay?

'He was a man of few words, and even fewer original ones.' What does this imply about him?

Despite having no evidence, the prosecutor continued to emphasize the defendant's 'shifty' eyes and 'untrustworthy' smile. What is the prosecutor's strategy?

In the fable, the fox praises the crow's voice so the crow will open its beak and drop the cheese. What is the fox's true motive?

'The software update fixed three bugs but introduced five new ones.' What is the overall effect of the update?

A historian writes that a certain empire 'collapsed not from a single blow, but from a thousand small cracks.' What does this mean?

'The teacher's praise was so rare that when she finally gave it, it felt like rain in a desert.' What can be inferred about the teacher's usual behavior?

The city council decided to cut funding for the library while increasing the budget for the new stadium. What does this suggest about their priorities?

When asked about the missing money, the manager started talking about the office's recycling program. What is he likely doing?

The author described the protagonist as having 'a face like a closed book'. What does this mean?

In the poem, the sun is described as 'a cruel eye that watches the thirsty travelers.' What is the mood created by this personification?

The study found that children who played musical instruments had higher scores in mathematics. What is a possible inference?

'Justice delayed is justice denied.' What does this famous legal maxim imply?

When the lights went out, the toddler didn't cry; instead, she started pretending she was a cave explorer. What can be inferred about her character?

The manager told the staff, 'I'm not saying the project is a failure, but we need to start over from scratch.' What is he actually saying?

Ram took his umbrella and wore his raincoat before leaving the house. What can you infer about the weather?

The school bell rang, and students rushed out with heavy bags and big smiles. What is the most likely reason for their smiles?

Sita's eyes were red, and she was holding a crumpled tissue. What happened to Sita?

The cat hissed and arched its back when the dog entered the room. How does the cat feel?

All the lights in the house are off, and no cars are in the driveway. What can you conclude?