Making InferencesATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

Supported, not stated

7 key facts 4 practice questions Reviewed Oct 2026

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What It Is

A conclusion the text supports but does not say outright
Evidence in the passage + logic — never personal opinion

The Test

Can you point to the line that backs it? If not, it is not the answer

Wrong Answers

Too extreme (always, never, all)
Outside knowledge that the passage never mentions
Directly stated — that would be a detail question, not an inference

Cue Words

'suggests', 'implies', 'the reader can conclude'

Key takeaway

Supported, not stated

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Question 1 of 4

In the sentence 'The medication had an adverse effect, making the patient feel worse,' the word 'adverse' most nearly means:

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