[Ques]: Is the following sentence factually correct?
"In the original Roman calendar, September came after June, which is why its name derives from the Latin word septum, meaning seven."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Although September was the seventh month on the ancient Roman calendar, it never came after June. Following June (or Junius), the Roman calendar had Quintilis, Sextilis, and then September. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Orange County, California shows orange on the map."
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Orange County, California is the name of an area, and has nothing to do with the color. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Does the following sentence make sense?
"Lauryn Hill won a Grammy Award."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: A Grammy Award was given to the Fugees, of which Lauryn Hill was a member, for the album, The Score. The answer is yes.
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[Ques]: Is the following a factual statement?
"Jungle cat inhabits foremost wetlands like swamps, littoral and riparian areas with dense vegetation."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]:
Here's my solution: Jungle cat usually lives in p[laces where there is dense vegetation. The answer is yes.
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