[Ques]: "Squirrel monkeys dance when afraid or frightened."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: The sentence is false because there is not sufficient evidence to prove that the claim is true. In order to have sufficient evidence, it would have to be recorded that over a span of time, the majority of squirrel monkeys dance when frightened. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Is the following a factual statement?
"Narayana Guru danced every Thursday to jazz music."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: I think the sentence is false because there is no evidence of Guru dancing on Thursday. Evidence would be needed to deem this true. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Doctors use vitamin C to kill Leukemia."
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Leukemia is treated by radiation, chemo, or bone marrow transplants. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Hindus read the Book of Common Prayer on a daily basis."
[Ans]:
Here's my solution: The Book of Common Prayer gives comfort to Christians. The answer is no.
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