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Quick questions on Inferring meaning from a source: N(A)-Level Social Studies source skills
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What is the three-part structure?Show answer
Every strong inference answer has three parts, repeated for each idea:
What is inference with no evidence?Show answer
A conclusion floating with no quoted detail looks like a guess. Always attach the exact detail.
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A source says: "The void deck was empty until the residents' committee began weekly activities; now it is full of laughter every evening." What can you infer about the effect of the activities? [3 marks]
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A photograph shows volunteers in matching T-shirts handing out meals to elderly residents, with a banner reading "Caring for our seniors". What can you infer about the people in the photo? [3 marks]
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A source says: "Our small business almost closed during the downturn, but the support scheme kept us going long enough to recover." What can you infer about the writer's view of the support scheme? [2 marks]
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