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Verbal Reasoning Flashcards: True, False and Cannot Say Rules
Thirty original flashcards on the rules, qualifier words and traps that decide True, False and Cannot Say questions. Flip, self-mark and let the deck remember what needs review.
Quick answer
These 30 flashcards cover the answer rules, qualifier words and common traps behind True, False and Cannot Say questions. Flip each card, mark whether you knew it, and the deck remembers what to review next time.
Flashcards
Rules, qualifiers and traps
When is True the right answer?
Tap to reveal the answerSaved in this browser only. Press Space or Enter to flip the card.
The three answer rules at a glance
Most errors come from mixing up False and Cannot Say. The distinction is whether the passage contradicts the statement or simply fails to address it.
| Answer | What the passage must do | Typical trap |
|---|---|---|
| True | State the point or make it unavoidable | Accepting something likely but not stated. |
| False | State the opposite or make the statement impossible | Choosing False because a fact is merely missing. |
| Cannot Say | Neither prove nor disprove the statement | Filling the gap with outside knowledge. |
Qualifier words that decide answers
A single word can change the correct answer. The flashcards drill these until you notice them automatically.
| Word | What it means | How the statement usually tries to trip you |
|---|---|---|
| Some | At least one, possibly not all | Statement says all. |
| Most | More than half | Statement says all or every. |
| Only | Nobody or nothing else | Statement extends the group. |
| At least / at most | A floor or a ceiling | Statement claims an exact number. |
| Must / may | Required versus permitted | Statement treats permission as fact. |
| Unless / except | A stated exception | Statement ignores the exception. |
Use spaced review instead of cramming
The deck stores which cards you marked as known in your browser. Run the full deck once, then use review-only mode a day or two later. Cards you keep missing tell you exactly which rule to revisit in an untimed practice set.
- Answer aloud before flipping so you commit to a rule.
- Mark 'review again' honestly; a lucky guess is not knowledge.
- Filter by category to concentrate on qualifiers or traps.
- Follow a flashcard session with five minutes of the speed drill to apply the rules.
Apply the rules under a clock
After a flashcard session, run a short speed drill so the rules become automatic while you read.
Continue preparingFrequently asked questions
How many flashcards are there?
There are 30 cards in four groups: answer rules, qualifiers, traps and method.
Are my known cards saved?
Yes, in your browser's local storage. You can reset them at any time from the deck-finished screen.
Should I memorize the cards word for word?
No. Aim to understand the rule well enough to explain it in your own words and to spot it in an unfamiliar passage.
What should I do after finishing the deck?
Try an untimed practice set or the speed drill, then return to the cards you marked for review a day or two later.
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