Determining Whether a Statement is True, False, or Uncertain

Practice Questions

HSPT Verbal Skills › Determining Whether a Statement is True, False, or Uncertain

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Tallis’ music is more enjoyable than Byrd’s. Haydn’s music is less enjoyable than Byrd’s. Tallis’ music is less enjoyable Haydn’s. If the first two sentences are true, the third is __________.

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Teddy has more fun than Jack. Franklin has less fun than Jack. Teddy has more fun than Franklin. If the first two sentences are true, the third is __________.

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John is more tedious than Robert. Robert is more exciting than Alan. Alan is more exciting than John. If the first two sentences are true, the third is __________.

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Lauren was better at cooking than she was at sewing. Barbara was better at scheduling than Lauren was at sewing. Barbara was better at scheduling than Lauren was at cooking. If the first two statements are true, the third is __________.

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Andrew is taller than Abraham. Abraham is shorter than Charles. Charles is taller than Andrew. If the first two sentences are true, the third is __________.

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Sarah gets better grades in math than Luis. Luis gets better grades in science than Sarah. Luis is a better student than Sarah. If the first two sentences are true, the third sentence must be ___________.

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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are more popular in student's sack lunches than tuna sandwiches. Tuna is the least popular sandwich in student's sack lunches. Roast beef sandwiches are the most popular sandwich in student's sack lunches. If the first two sentences are true, then the third sentence is ________.

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Oatmeal is healthier than chili but less healthy than oysters. Oysters are less healthy than ham. Ham is healthier than chili. If the first two statements are true, the third is __________.

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As soon as Magali has saved enough money, she will take a vacation to Jamaica. Magali is working an extra job to earn the money more quickly. Magali has saved enough money to go on vacation. If the first two sentences are true, then the third sentence is ___________.

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Palestrina’s music is more beautiful than that of Tallis. Gregorian chant is more beautiful than Palestrina’s music. Tallis’ music is less beautiful than Gregorian chant. If the first two sentences are true, the third is __________.

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