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What is involved in the act of "predicting"?

  1. Inferring what has been learned

  2. Telling what you think will happen

  3. Summarizing previous data

  4. Classifying information

The correct answer is: Telling what you think will happen

The act of "predicting" involves telling what you think will happen in the future based on current information or evidence. This skill requires the ability to analyze existing data, draw from past experiences, and make educated guesses about outcomes. For example, in a literary context, a reader might predict what will happen next in a story based on character behavior and plot developments. The other options, while related to comprehension and analysis, do not capture the essence of predicting. Inferring what has been learned focuses on drawing conclusions from given information rather than anticipating future events. Summarizing previous data involves condensing information into a shorter form, which does not inherently involve making future forecasts. Classifying information is about organizing data into categories and does not pertain to envisioning future scenarios. Therefore, the correct choice highlights the future-oriented nature of predicting.