When making an inference, readers look up the definition of a word in the dictionary. combine information from a text with their own experiences. make a guess about a text based on personal opinions. prove a statement with facts gathered from research.

The correct answer is combine information from a text with their own experiences.

Explanation:

Reasoning is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as "a guess that you make or an opinion that you form based on the information that you have;" meaning that one's own experiences (that could be understood as the own experiences) are combined with the information from a text (the one that you have.)

(1) The author's purpose for writing this piece is to persuade and tell us how great of a pet dogs are, and why we should get them.

(2) Well, I can't really choose for you since its your opinion, but here: (Why) I agree with the author, because who wouldn't want a friend that loves you, and keeps you company? Plus, the reasons mentioned in the passage for having a dog are really cool! OR YOU CAN CHOOSE: (Why not) I don't agree with the author, because dogs aren't the only pets that loves you and keeps you company. For example, rabbits. They're cute animals that will also love you and keep you company. Rabbits don't need much room, and are clean most of the time. You can choose which one you want -v-

(3) A good title for this piece would be, 'Why we should have dogs as pets'

(4) The word companion means like a partner that stays with you and goes with you. (Evidence is in the text)

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