Inference Tasks (GMAT Focus Edition - Verbal Reasoning Content and Tactics)

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Question Logistics
- Often Considered More Difficult Reading Comprehension Tasks
Assume 1-2 Questions per Passage
- Possible Task for Both Specific and Broad Subjects
Strategic Implications
- Limit to a Single Targeted Reread of Passage for Any Inference Question
- Predict Only Broadly by Summarizing Relevant Subject Matter or Passage Overall
- Beware of Wasting Time Closely Cross Checking Each Answer Choice
- Inference Questions Ask: What Must be?
GMAT Inferences
- Require no Additional Information
- Are Not Literally Redundant
- Avoid Positing Only Reasonably Possible Outcomes
- Have no Exceptions Based on Literal Interpretation of Passage
Reading Comprehension Inference Task Process
Step 1
- Note Key Terms Such as “imply”, “infer”, or “suggest” to Indicate Inference Task & Rephrase in Form of a “What Must be?” Question
Step 2
- Use Specific Term or Location Reference to Target Reading
- Read at Least + / - One Sentence to Guarantee Enough Context
Step 3
- Broadly Predict What Answer Should Do by Only Summarizing What the Passage Said About Subject in Question
Step 4
- Eliminate Four Choices for Incorrect Actions and Descriptions that are Definitively Wrong | ie. Reversals; Extremes; Possible, but Not Certain
- Down to Two - Focus on Actions and Descriptions for Definitive Reasons to Eliminate Rather than on Familiar Terms to Select