What it is: Understanding meaning that is not directly stated (read between the lines). What it’s for: Understand tone, implied meaning, and exam questions. Example: “He looked at the dark clouds and grabbed an umbrella.” → It will probably rain.

• Context words (weather, emotions, time)
• Cause-effect (because, so, therefore)
• Contrast (but, however)
• Pronouns (it/they/this refers to what?)

• After each paragraph, ask: “What does the writer suggest?”
• Write 1 inference sentence: “This implies that…”

• *inference* /ˈɪnfərəns/: suy luận
• *imply* /ɪmˈplaɪ/: ngụ ý
• *tone* /təʊn/: sắc thái/cảm xúc trong văn
• *clue* /kluː/: manh mối