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Question
From the alternatives, choose the one which correctly classifies the four sentences as a.
F: Fact: If it relates to known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true.
J: Judgment: If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.
I: Inference: If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something based on the knowledge of fact.
(1) If democracy is to survive, people must develop a sense of consumerism.
(2) Consumerism has helped improve the quality of goods in certain countries.
(3) The protected environment in our country is helping the local manufacturers.
(4) The quality of goods suffers it the manufacturers take undue advantage of this.
Options
IJFI
JFJI
IJJF
IFJJ
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Solution
JFJI
Explanation:
(1) The people ‘must’ develop ..... makes it a judgment of the author.
(2) This is a verifiable fact.
(3) This states the opinion of the author and is thus a judgement.
(4) The inference of suffering of quality of goods is taken out from manufactures taking undue advantage of this.
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