An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning; something that is implied. We use our own experiences and clues from what we hear and see to make educated guesses %u2013 or inferences %u2013 every day.
Watch Robot (II), hosted on YouTube, for a second time.
In the video, Robot 259 is being fired. As she argues to save her job, she talks about Phyllis in accounting. Phyllis takes 1.5 hour lunches. She also has a bottle of %u2018secret fuel.%u2019
Why does the robot tell the boss that Phyllis takes 1.5 hour lunches?
Why do you think that?
What do you suppose is in the bottle of %u2018secret fuel?%u2019
Why do you think that?