Updated: 14 September 2026 • GenZSpot Team
⚡ Quick answer: TRUE = the statement matches the passage in meaning (paraphrased). FALSE = the passage contradicts it. NOT GIVEN = the passage neither confirms nor denies it. Never use your own knowledge — only what is written.
The 4-step method
- Underline keywords + qualifiers (all, some, always, never)
- Locate the passage sentence (synonyms, not same words)
- Compare meaning, not vocabulary
- If you must “assume” to make it true/false → it is NOT GIVEN
The 3 trap types
- Qualifier flip: passage “some” → statement “all” = FALSE
- Comparison injection: statement adds “more than” not in text = NOT GIVEN
- Opposite verbs: increase vs decrease = FALSE
Why this question type kills bands
Students guess NOT GIVEN too rarely. Statistically, TFNG sets contain 1-2 NG answers — if you have zero, recheck.
Practice free
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FAQ
TFNG vs Yes/No/Not Given? TFNG tests facts; Y/N/NG tests writer's opinion — same method works.
Order of answers? Usually sequential in the passage — use it to hunt.
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