Question

Classify each sentence as: J: Judgement — opinion, recommendation, or evaluation.
F: Fact — a verifiable statement or observable truth.
I: Inference — a logical conclusion drawn from facts.
A. The prices of electronic goods are falling.
B. Since we have substantial reductions in import duties, this is obvious.
C. The trend is bound to continue in the near future.
D. But the turnover of the electronic industry is still rising, because the consumers are increasing at a rapid rate.

• A. IFJF
• B. FJII
• C. FIJF
• D. JIFF

Hint:

Trends or predictions are Judgements, actual figures or events are Facts, and conclusions from such figures are Inferences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Sentence A — "The prices of electronic goods are falling." — This is a conclusion drawn from observed price data, hence an Inference (I).
Sentence B — "Since we have substantial reductions in import duties, this is obvious." — This is an evaluative comment based on a cause, making it a Fact (F) because it refers to a verifiable policy change.
Sentence C — "The trend is bound to continue in the near future." — This is a prediction or opinion about the future, hence a Judgement (J).
Sentence D — "But the turnover of the electronic industry is still rising, because the consumers are increasing at a rapid rate." — This is again a verifiable economic observation, hence a Fact (F).
Thus, the classification is: I (A), F (B), J (C), F (D) → IFJF.