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Answer True or False Questions

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Review

Talk about different strategies you have learned to help you feel more confident when taking an exam.

Learn

One type of exam question is true or false. True or false questions typically include a statement followed by the words “True/False” or the letters “T/F.” When answering these questions, it is important to remember that in order for the answer to be “True,” every part of the statement must be true. If even part of the statement is not true, then the answer is “False.”

When you read the statement, look for words we call absolute words or qualifiers:

• Examples of absolute words include never, always, all, none, except, or only. Statements that include these words are often false because they use extreme language. For example, the statement “People never make mistakes” is false because of the absolute word never. Everyone makes mistakes.

• Examples of qualifiers include sometimes, often, frequently, ordinarily, some, and generally. Statements with qualifiers are often true because they allow exceptions. For example, the statement “People sometimes make mistakes” is true because of the qualifier sometimes.

Circle the absolute words or qualifiers in each statement below. How do these words help you decide if the statement is true or false?

1. Fires are always started by lightning.

2. Fires are sometimes started by lightning.

3. Fires are never started by lightning.

In the above statements, a and c have absolute words (always and never). These statements are both false. B has a qualifier (sometimes). This statement is true.

Look for absolute words and qualifiers below, and circle “True” or “False.”

4. All members of the Church walk to church each Sunday. True/False

5. The Bible is the only word of God. True/False

6. Some people are nervous when they speak in church. True/False

Which statements did you mark “True” and which ones did you mark “False”? The answers are d. False, e. False, and f. True. Discuss how you decided which statements were true and which were false.

Activity

Read the story about Joseph Smith and the First Vision. Then answer the true or false questions using the strategies you have learned. After you are done, compare answers with the person next to you and talk about what strategy you used to choose the correct answer.

During the First Vision, Joseph Smith saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and learned they are two separate beings. This event marked the beginning of the Restoration—the return of Jesus Christ’s Church to the earth. Heavenly Father and Jesus called Joseph by name and spoke to him. The First Vision is one of three times recorded in the scriptures that Heavenly Father introduced His Son, Jesus Christ (see Joseph Smith—History 1:17). The other times were when the Savior was baptized and when He visited the Nephites (see Matthew 3:17; 3 Nephi 11:7).

illustration of first vision

1. The only thing Joseph learned from the First Vision is that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are two separate beings. True/False

2. Heavenly Father sometimes introduces Jesus Christ on earth. True/False

3. No one has seen Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ except for Joseph Smith. True/False

After completing these questions and discussing your answers with a partner, review the answers found on the last page of this workbook together.

Read the following story about the birth of Jesus. Write one true or false question about the story. Include an absolute word or qualifier in your question. Switch your paper with someone next to you and answer each other’s questions.

One day an angel appeared to Mary. He told her that she would have a baby called Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah. Mary and Joseph traveled to a town called Bethlehem. While they were at Bethlehem, Jesus was born. A new star appeared in the sky. An angel appeared to the shepherds and told them that Jesus had been born. They hurried to find Jesus in the manger. They knelt and worshipped Him. We celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas.

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Talk with Your Family

Teach a friend or family member what you have learned about true or false questions.