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poster
A poster was placed by the library.
Class 8 · English Medium · Cambridge · English
Reading comprehension and inference
Separate an observation from a causal conclusion.
Original Kidemy Class 8 progression. This level has its own text, examples and questions. Curriculum versions share the progression; complete board-specific coverage still needs specification matching and additional material.
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A before-and-after difference can have more than one explanation. Identify what was measured, how groups were selected and which other conditions changed. A careful answer preserves the observation while limiting the conclusion.
Worked example
A club placed a poster by the library. Visits rose the following week, but a book fair also opened. The club counted entries, not reading time, and did not compare another week with similar events.
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book fair
That event could also affect visits.
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entries
The text explicitly distinguishes them.
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The book fair and other changes could explain the difference.
State a plausible alternative from the text.
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Compare similar periods or locations while recording other events and the same outcome.
Address the alternative explanation rather than only asking for a bigger number.
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Critique a fictional before-and-after claim using observation, alternative and useful evidence.
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- Use the stated evidence or givens.
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