A history passage explains that towns near rivers often grew quickly because boats could carry goods and people. What can you infer?

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Readers combine clues from the passage to reach a reasonable conclusion. This 5th Grade English lesson builds the skill Cite evidence for explicit statements and inferences with a concept card and practice.

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"Use informational details to support an inference" is a 5th Grade English lesson in the Info evidence ideas unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Question

A history passage explains that towns near rivers often grew quickly because boats could carry goods and people. What can you infer?

Accepted Answer

Rivers helped towns trade and connect with other places.