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Which of the following best describes the statement: 'This flower is dead; someone must have forgotten to water it'?

  • A. A classification
  • B. An observation
  • C. An inference
  • D. A collection
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C - 'An inference'. An inference is a conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning, not directly observed facts. In this statement, the conclusion that someone must have forgotten to water the flower is inferred from the observed fact that the flower is dead. Choice A - 'A classification' is incorrect because the statement does not categorize or classify the flower in any way. Choice B - 'An observation' is incorrect because it does not involve interpreting or drawing a conclusion from the observed fact. Choice D - 'A collection' is incorrect as it does not relate to the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence.