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
