Question

inferences
what is an inference?
an inference is a conclusion you draw based on clues in the text.
the text suggests meaning without stating it directly.
you read between the lines to understand the authors message.
authors show ideas indirectly to encourage you to infer.
we make inferences daily, like predicting rain from dark clouds.
inferring makes reading engaging and sparks different interpretations.
how can you improve your inferring?
understand the question clearly before finding clues.
search for keywords or details that hint at meaning.
you can prove your inference by:
using specific text evidence, like keywords or phrases, to support your
inference.
stating the inference as a fact, avoiding \i think\ or \i feel,\ to strengthen
your conclusion.
what is an inference?
a conclusion you draw based on clues in the text
a guess you make with no clues in the text
a summary you write based on ideas in the text

Explanation:

The text clearly defines an inference as "a conclusion you draw based on clues in the text". The other options are incorrect. A guess with no clues is not an inference (as per the definition which emphasizes clues in the text). A summary is a restatement of main ideas, not an inference which is about drawing a conclusion from suggested (not directly stated) meaning.

Answer:

a conclusion you draw based on clues in the text