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inference questions

summary
the essence of tackling gre inference questions lies in understanding the nuanced difference between real-life inferences and gre-specific inferences, focusing on logical extensions from the text rather than paraphrases or assumptions.
  • inference questions on the gre demand identification of conclusions that are not directly stated but are the only logical extension of the passage.
  • gre inferences must be inevitably true based on the passage, avoiding any leaps or assumptions not supported by the text.
  • correct inferences hinge on 'becauses' rather than 'ifs', emphasizing direct, logical connections to the passage.
  • paraphrases of the passage's content do not qualify as valid inferences under gre criteria.
  • applying outside knowledge or common sense to infer something not explicitly linked to the passage's content is a common trap.
chapters
00:01
understanding gre inferences
01:50
identifying correct vs. incorrect inferences
10:40
navigating common traps in inference questions
15:53
applying inference principles to practice questions