Trick of True, False and Not Given with Practice questions
Understand the Instructions Clearly
·
TRUE:
The statement matches
the passage.
·
FALSE:
The statement contradicts
the passage.
·
NOT
GIVEN: The statement is not
clearly mentioned or there’s not enough information.
Tips & Tricks
1. Read the Question First, Not the Passage
·
Focus on the statements
one by one.
·
Identify keywords
(names, dates, comparisons, adjectives).
2. Skim & Scan
·
Skim the whole
passage first for a general idea.
·
Then scan
specific parts of the passage where the keyword appears.
3. Be Careful with Synonyms & Paraphrasing
·
The statement often paraphrases
what is in the text.
·
Match meaning,
not exact words.
o e.g.
"began" → "originated", "popular" →
"well-liked"
4.
Pay Attention to Modifiers (All, Some, Never, Only, Always, etc.)
·
These small words can
change the meaning:
o "All
cats hate water" ≠ "Some cats dislike water"
o If
the passage says “some,” but the statement says “all” → FALSE
5.
For NOT GIVEN, Don't Assume or Infer
·
If the exact
idea is not
clearly stated, even if you think it’s true from general knowledge → NOT GIVEN
·
The test is about what’s
in the passage, not what you know.
6.
Read Carefully for Contradictions
·
A FALSE
statement directly disagrees
with something in the text.
·
Watch for opposite
meanings or reversed
facts.
7.
Answer in Order
·
Questions are usually in the same order
as the information appears in the passage.
8.
Don’t Spend Too Much Time on One
·
If unsure, mark it and come back later.
·
Make an educated
guess rather than leaving it blank.
9.
Watch for Opinions vs. Facts
·
If a statement is based on someone’s opinion (e.g., "experts
believe..."), check if the opinion
is mentioned.
·
If not → NOT
GIVEN
10.
Practice with Time
·
Try solving 10
True/False/Not Given questions in under 10–12 minutes.
·
This builds both speed
and accuracy.
Example Keywords to Watch For:
·
Dates:
1990, 18th century
·
Names:
John, researchers, experts
·
Comparatives:
more than, less than, better, worst
·
Amounts:
all, many, few, most, some
·
Verbs:
discovered, believed, invented, introduced
Key Difference
|
Statement Type |
Definition |
Trick to Identify |
|
FALSE |
The statement directly contradicts the passage. |
The passage says the opposite of the statement. |
|
NOT GIVEN |
The passage does not say anything about the statement. |
There's no
clear information in the passage to say it's right or wrong. |
Tricks to Identify FALSE
1.
Look
for Opposite Ideas
o Passage:
“Cats are active at night.”
o Statement:
“Cats sleep during the night.”
→ FALSE (Opposite meaning)
2.
Check
for Contradiction in Numbers, Dates, Facts
o Passage:
“The museum opened in 1990.”
o Statement:
“The museum opened in 1980.”
→ FALSE (Dates do not match)
3.
Watch
for Reversal in Meaning
o Passage:
“Only women were allowed.”
o Statement:
“Men were allowed.”
→ FALSE (Opposite permission)
4.
Look
for Strong Words (Always, Never, All, None)
o Passage:
“Some birds migrate during winter.”
o Statement:
“All birds migrate during winter.”
→ FALSE (Overgeneralization)
Tricks to Identify NOT GIVEN
1.
The
Topic Is Mentioned, But Key Info Is Missing
o Passage:
“He was known for his paintings.”
o Statement:
“He painted during his teenage years.”
→ NOT GIVEN (Nothing about his age is mentioned)
2.
Assumption
Is Required to Say It’s True or False
o Passage:
“She worked as a doctor in Canada.”
o Statement:
“She was the most famous doctor in Canada.”
→ NOT GIVEN (Fame is not mentioned)
3.
Look
for Missing Comparison or Reason
o Passage:
“He moved to France in 2005.”
o Statement:
“He moved to France because he got a new job.”
→ NOT GIVEN (Reason not stated)
4.
Don’t
Use Your Own Knowledge or Guess
o Even
if something is generally true in the real world, if not
in the passage, → NOT GIVEN
Quick Memory Hack
Use the 3C Rule:
·
C1:
Confirmed = TRUE
·
C2:
Contradicted = FALSE
·
C3:
Can’t say = NOT GIVEN
Examples for Practice:
Passage:
“Elephants live in groups and are highly social animals. There is no evidence
that elephants can speak like humans, but they use sound and body language to
communicate.”
1.
Elephants prefer to live alone.
→ ❌ FALSE (Passage
says they live in groups)
2.
Elephants use sounds to express emotions.
→ ✅ TRUE (Passage says
they communicate using sound)
3.
Elephants can talk like humans.
→ ❌ FALSE (Passage
says no evidence they can speak like humans)
4.
Elephants enjoy music.
→ ❓ NOT GIVEN (Music
is not mentioned)
Reading Passage: The History of Tea
Tea is one of the most widely consumed
beverages in the world. Its origins trace back to ancient China around 2737 BC,
when Emperor Shen Nong accidentally discovered it. Legend has it that some tea
leaves blew into a pot of boiling water, and the emperor, curious about the
resulting aroma, decided to try the infusion. From there, tea culture grew and
spread throughout Asia and eventually reached Europe in the 16th century via
Portuguese and Dutch traders.
In Britain, tea became extremely popular in
the 17th and 18th centuries. Afternoon tea, a tradition started by Anna, the
Duchess of Bedford, in the early 1840s, became a social event that is still
practiced today. Black tea is the most consumed variety in the UK, while green
tea is more popular in China and Japan due to its perceived health benefits.
Tea has also been associated with various
health advantages. Some studies suggest that tea may reduce the risk of heart
disease, improve mental alertness, and aid digestion. However, other research
claims that too much tea, particularly when consumed with sugar, may contribute
to health issues such as tooth decay and diabetes.
Questions: TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN
Do the following statements agree with the
information in the passage?
Write:
- TRUE – if the
statement agrees with the information
- FALSE – if the
statement contradicts the information
- NOT
GIVEN
– if there is no information on this
1.
Tea
was first discovered in China by accident.
2.
The
Dutch were the first people to drink tea in Europe.
3.
Afternoon
tea was first introduced by a British Duchess.
4.
Green
tea is mainly consumed in Western countries.
5.
All
researchers agree on the health benefits of tea.
6.
Drinking
tea without sugar is completely risk-free.
7.
Emperor
Shen Nong preferred tea over other drinks.
8.
Tea
reached Europe in the 14th century.
9.
Black
tea is the most popular type of tea in the United Kingdom.
10. Studies suggest that tea can help with
mental sharpness.
1.
Tea was first discovered in China by accident.
TRUE
Reason: The passage says “Tea...trace[s] back to ancient China...when
Emperor Shen Nong accidentally discovered it.”
2.
The Dutch were the first people to drink tea in Europe.
FALSE
Reason: The passage states that tea “reached Europe in the 16th
century via Portuguese and Dutch traders.” This means both were involved in
introducing tea to Europe, but it does not say the Dutch were first.
3.
Afternoon tea was first introduced by a British Duchess.
TRUE
Reason: The passage clearly states “Afternoon tea...started by Anna,
the Duchess of Bedford, in the early 1840s.”
4.
Green tea is mainly consumed in Western countries.
FALSE
Reason: The passage says “green tea is more popular in China and
Japan,” which are Eastern countries, not Western.
5.
All researchers agree on the health benefits of tea.
FALSE
Reason: The passage says “some studies suggest...However, other
research claims...” showing that researchers have conflicting views.
6.
Drinking tea without sugar is completely risk-free.
NOT GIVEN
Reason: The passage mentions health risks “particularly when consumed
with sugar,” but does not mention whether sugar-free tea is completely
risk-free.
7.
Emperor Shen Nong preferred tea over other drinks.
NOT GIVEN
Reason: The passage mentions the emperor tried the tea out of curiosity,
but does not mention his preferences for tea over other drinks.
8.
Tea reached Europe in the 14th century.
FALSE
Reason: The passage clearly states it reached Europe in the 16th
century, not the 14th.
9.
Black tea is the most popular type of tea in the United Kingdom.
TRUE
Reason: The passage states “Black tea is the most consumed variety in
the UK.”
10.
Studies suggest that tea can help with mental sharpness.
TRUE
Reason: The passage states “Some studies suggest that tea may...improve
mental alertness,” which means mental sharpness.
Passage 1: The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo
da Vinci was born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy. He is widely known for his artistic
masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa
and The Last Supper, but his talents extended far beyond
painting. He was also a brilliant inventor, engineer, and scientist. Leonardo
kept detailed notebooks where he sketched ideas for flying machines, military
devices, and anatomical studies. Although many of his inventions were never
built during his lifetime, his designs have fascinated modern engineers and
historians.
Leonardo
often wrote his notes in mirror script, a method that made them difficult to
read without a mirror. Some believe he did this to keep his ideas secret, while
others suggest it was simply easier for him as a left-handed writer. Despite
his scientific achievements, Leonardo never received a formal education in
Latin or Greek, which limited his access to academic texts of the time.
Questions (YES / NO
/ NOT GIVEN)
Do the following statements agree
with the views of the writer in the passage?
1.
Leonardo da Vinci was talented in many different fields.
2.
All of Leonardo’s inventions were built and tested.
3.
Leonardo used mirror writing to hide his inventions from enemies.
4.
His lack of formal education prevented him from being a successful
artist.
5.
Modern engineers have studied Leonardo's work.
Answers & Explanations
1.
✅ YES
→ The passage says he was "a brilliant inventor, engineer, and
scientist" in addition to being an artist.
2.
❌ NO
→ "Many of his inventions were never built during his lifetime" — so not all were built.
3.
❓ NOT
GIVEN
→ The passage gives two theories
why he used mirror writing but does not mention
“enemies.”
4.
❌ NO
→ The passage says he lacked education in Latin or Greek, but nothing about it harming his art career.
5.
✅ YES
→ The passage states: “his designs have fascinated
modern engineers.”
Passage 2: The Role of Sleep in Memory
Recent
scientific research has shown that sleep plays a crucial role in the
consolidation of memory. During deep sleep, the brain replays and strengthens
newly acquired information, making it easier to recall later. Studies suggest
that both the quantity and quality of sleep can influence how well we retain
memories. People who get sufficient sleep after learning a new task tend to
perform better the next day.
Sleep
deprivation, on the other hand, impairs attention, decision-making, and memory
retention. Some scientists believe that even short naps during the day may
contribute positively to memory function. However, others argue that only deep
night-time sleep has significant cognitive benefits.
❓ Questions (YES / NO / NOT GIVEN)
Do the following statements agree
with the views of the writer in the passage?
1.
Getting enough sleep helps improve memory.
2.
All scientists agree that naps are helpful for memory.
3.
Deep sleep is the most beneficial stage of sleep for memory.
4.
People who don’t sleep well may struggle with decisions.
5.
Scientists have proven that dreams are necessary for memory
consolidation.
Answers &
Explanations
1.
✅ YES
→ The passage says “People who get sufficient
sleep...perform better.”
2.
❌ NO
→ “Some scientists believe...However, others argue...” → they disagree about naps.
3.
✅ YES
→ The passage says “During deep sleep... the brain
replays and strengthens...”
4.
✅ YES
→ “Sleep deprivation impairs...decision-making...”
5.
❓ NOT
GIVEN
→ The passage discusses sleep and
memory, but says nothing
about dreams.
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