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Strategies for True-False Questions


  • Read the question to see if it makes sense as it stands.

  • Pick out key words; know their meanings/definitions.

  • Watch for qualifying words: not, all, none, never, almost, probably, always.

  • Make sure there is not contradictory information in the question.

  • Think of reasons why the statement would be true or false.

  • Think about whether the statement is always true; if there is an exception, then it is probably false.
 
 


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