More Questions from Verification of Truth

Logical reasoning — comparative statement about heights “My ten-year-old niece is taller than my twelve-year-old son” — this statement is _____. Choose the most accurate frequency/possibility descriptor.

Verbal Reasoning Verification of Truth Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Always
  • B
    Never
  • C
    Often
  • D
    Sometimes

Answer

Correct Answer: Sometimes

Explanation

Given

  • A 10-year-old niece is taller than a 12-year-old boy (son).

Reasoning Height varies widely with genetics, nutrition, and growth spurts. While older children are often taller, there are many cases where a younger child is taller.

Option check

  • Always — false.
  • Never — false.
  • Often — unsubstantiated/generalization; not necessarily true.
  • Sometimes — true because it can happen in some cases.

Final Answer Sometimes.

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