Question:
Classify each sentence as:
J: Judgement — opinion, estimate, or intention based on common sense.
F: Fact — something known to be true or directly observed.
I: Inference — a conclusion drawn from known facts.
A. The Minister definitely took the wrong step.
B. Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives.
C. The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the Minister’s decision.
D. If he has put the government in jeopardy, the Minister must resign.
Classify each sentence as:
J: Judgement — opinion, estimate, or intention based on common sense.
F: Fact — something known to be true or directly observed.
I: Inference — a conclusion drawn from known facts.
A. The Minister definitely took the wrong step.
B. Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives.
C. The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the Minister’s decision.
D. If he has put the government in jeopardy, the Minister must resign.
F: Fact — something known to be true or directly observed.
I: Inference — a conclusion drawn from known facts.
A. The Minister definitely took the wrong step.
B. Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives.
C. The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the Minister’s decision.
D. If he has put the government in jeopardy, the Minister must resign.
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When evaluating such questions, always check if the statement is an observable truth (Fact), an opinion/recommendation (Judgement), or a conclusion drawn from facts (Inference).
Updated On: Aug 5, 2025
- JFFI
- IFJI
- FFJI
- IFIJ
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Sentence A — "The Minister definitely took the wrong step." — This is an opinion on the Minister’s action, so it is a Judgement (J).
Sentence B — "Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives." — This is a verifiable claim based on circumstances, so it is a Fact (F).
Sentence C — "The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the Minister’s decision." — This is a statement about an observable reaction, making it a Fact (F).
Sentence D — "If he has put the government in jeopardy, the Minister must resign." — This is a conclusion or requirement derived from a hypothetical condition, which makes it an Inference (I).
Thus, the classification is: J (A), F (B), F (C), I (D) → JFFI.
Sentence B — "Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives." — This is a verifiable claim based on circumstances, so it is a Fact (F).
Sentence C — "The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the Minister’s decision." — This is a statement about an observable reaction, making it a Fact (F).
Sentence D — "If he has put the government in jeopardy, the Minister must resign." — This is a conclusion or requirement derived from a hypothetical condition, which makes it an Inference (I).
Thus, the classification is: J (A), F (B), F (C), I (D) → JFFI.
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