"Contrary to popular assumption, the phonetic alphabet was not a singular invention but a palimpsest of revisions. Prior to 1888, the International Phonetic Association (IPA) relied on a heterogeneous set of notations, frequently borrowing from Danish and German orthographies. It was not until the Kiel Convention of 1989 that the chart assumed its modern, standardized form, although supplemental diacritics continue to proliferate in unpublished linguistic circles." Question (TFNG): "The International Phonetic Association used exclusively Danish symbols before 1888." Answer: FALSE. Explanation: The text says "heterogeneous set" (mixed) and "borrowing from Danish AND German" (not exclusively Danish). Also, "contrary to popular assumption" signals that the common belief is wrong.
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James Milton designed page 132 to break your confidence. It is supposed to be the hardest page in the book. If you find a low-quality scan of it online, you will still fail if you don't understand the logic of False vs. Not Given. "Contrary to popular assumption, the phonetic alphabet was