In the True/False/Not Given question type, you will be presented with a statement and asked to determine whether the statement is true, false, or whether the information given in the text does not support a clear answer. To answer these questions accurately, it is important to carefully read and understand the text, paying attention to both the information that is directly stated and the implied meaning. It is also important to note that a statement is only considered true if it is explicitly stated in the text, false if it contradicts information in the text, and not given if there is not enough information in the text to support a definitive answer. With these guidelines in mind, let's take a look at some example questions and how to approach them.
Text: Many people believe that dogs are the most loyal pets one can have. They are known for their unconditional love and unwavering loyalty towards their owners. However, some argue that cats are equally loyal and affectionate, and that their reputation as aloof and independent creatures is undeserved.
Question: It is clear from the text that the writer believes cats are more loyal than dogs.
Answer: Not Given.
Explanation: The text presents two opposing views on the loyalty of cats and dogs, but the writer's personal opinion is not clearly stated. Therefore, it is not possible to determine from the text whether or not the writer believes cats are more loyal than dogs, and the answer is Not Given.
The musician Yo-Yo Ma’s cello may not be the obvious starting point for a journey into one of the world’s great universities. But, as you quickly realise when you step inside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, there’s precious little going on that you would normally see on a university campus. The cello, resting in a corner of MIT’s celebrated media laboratory — a hub of creativity — looks like any other electric classical instrument. But it is much more.
Question: The activities going on at the MIT campus are like those at any other university.
The writer's view regarding the activities going on at the MIT campus is that there is "precious little going on that you would normally see on a university campus." Therefore, the answer to the question is "False," as the writer implies that the activities at MIT are not like those at any other university.