Why can you infer that the cheetah is built for speed if the passage says it has long legs and a flexible body?

Q: What will my child learn in "Support an inference with detail"?

Students support an informational inference by naming the facts that led to it. This 4th Grade English lesson builds the skill Use evidence and make inferences in informational text with a concept card and practice.

Q: What grade level is "Support an inference with detail" for?

"Support an inference with detail" is a 4th Grade English lesson in the Main idea and evidence unit, designed for students around ages 9-10.

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Question

Why can you infer that the cheetah is built for speed if the passage says it has long legs and a flexible body?

Accepted Answer

Because long legs and a flexible body are details that support fast running.