Which of the following statements is an inference?
A) Rodney has been late to our last three meetings.
B) Julie hears Rodney say, "I can't get to the meeting on a Friday."
C) Rodney does not care about the group's project.
D) Rodney has never been appointed to chair a committee.
E) All of the above are inferences.

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning. Statement C is an inference because it interprets Rodney's actions as a lack of care, which is not directly stated in the other options.

Which of the Following Statements Is an Inference