Timed Drill Strategy: T/F/CT

Knowing the theory of True/False/Can't Tell is necessary but not sufficient. The real challenge is applying it under the extreme time pressure of the UCAT — approximately 29 seconds per question, including reading time for the passage. This lesson provides a complete decision tree for answering TFC questions at speed, strategies for when to flag and move on, and a structured programme for building speed without sacrificing accuracy.

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The TFC Decision Tree

This decision tree should be applied to every TFC question. With practice, it takes 10–15 seconds.

Step 1: Read the Statement (3–5 seconds)

Identify:

• The core claim (what is being asserted)
• Any extreme words (all, never, only, always, the most)
• Any qualifier words (may, some, suggests, often)
• Any specific details (names, numbers, dates)

Step 2: Quick Keyword Scan (5–8 seconds)

Scan the passage for the most distinctive keyword in the statement. When you find it, read the surrounding 1–2 sentences.

If you cannot find any related content in the passage: → Can't Tell (with high confidence). Move on.

Step 3: Compare and Decide (3–5 seconds)