EPSO Combined Inference Questions
Synthesise information from multiple parts of a passage to reach a valid conclusion — a key skill for EPSO verbal reasoning.
What are combined inference questions?
Combined inference questions require you to pull together information from two or more parts of the passage and reason about them jointly. The answer is never stated explicitly — you must combine separate facts to reach a new conclusion.
These are particularly challenging because each individual piece of information might seem insufficient on its own. The skill lies in recognising which facts can be connected and what conclusion they jointly support.
Tips for combined inference
Underline key facts as you read — look for connections between them
Treat the passage like a puzzle: which pieces fit together?
Eliminate answers that only require one part of the passage
Practice with EU policy texts — they're full of interconnected facts
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Synthesise information from multiple parts of a passage to reach a valid conclusion — a key skill for EPSO verbal reasoning.