TEAS Reading Section

Main Idea

last sentence of the first paragraph

Topic Sentence

first of every paragraph

Supporting details

found in the same paragraph as the topic sentence

Summary

the first sentence of the last paragraph

Inferences and logical conclusions

conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning, prior knowledge and text evidence

How to identify Inferences and logical conclusions?

1. Find clues in the text
2. Add prior knowledge
3. Combine both to make an inference

Explicit

Information stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt

Ex: sign that says “wet paint” tells you the paint is wet

Implicit

Not directly stated but it is implied or suggested

Ex:  a bench has a paint can and brush next to it. The bench looks wet but does not have a “wet paint” sign on it. It can infer or imply that the paint is likely wet