Question 2: Inferring Differences and Similarities Flashcards

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What is the difference between paraphrase and inference?

Paraphrase restates the text in other words. Inference explains what it suggests or reveals.

Which phrases signal an inference in your writing?

This suggests…, this implies…, this reveals…, we can infer that…, perhaps…

What does "like for like" mean in Paper 2 Question 2?

Comparing the same aspect in both sources, e.g. the comfort of train A with the comfort of train B.

What does it mean to synthesise evidence in Question 2?

Bringing details from both sources together into one point, e.g. "Both guides refuse to give up on their client."