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October 4, 2022
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Boolean Practice 1: AND OR NOT

  • October 4, 2022
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Boolean Practice 1 (AND, OR, NOT)

 

In the course Creating Searches with Boolean: Foundations we reviewed the Boolean operators everyone should know in order to create searches. Here is a safe place where you can practice your new knowledge. You can also practice in Explore and test your search to see if you are getting the results you expected.

 

How it works:

  1. Pick at least one scenario listed below and create a mock search.
  2. Add your search as a reply below. No cheating!
  3. Once you post your search, review what other learners have added to see how it compares.
  4. We will PM you the answer key

 

Let’s Practice

 

Let’s practice using AND, OR, NOT, and quotations.

✨ Updated September 2026: The practice scenarios have been refreshed with new examples. Happy query crafting!

 

Scenario 1 ☕

Find documents that mention Starbucks and Pumpkin Spice Latte, but don’t mention recipes.

 

Scenario 2 🎮

Find documents that mention Nintendo and at least one of these terms: Zelda, Mario, Pokémon. Exclude mentions of Switch Lite.

 

Scenario 3 ⛰️

Find documents that mention Patagonia and at least one of these terms: hiking, jackets, outdoor gear, but exclude mentions of: Argentina, Chile, or South America.

 

 

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    Ammaarah JacobsmEmployee
    mEmployee
    June 8, 2023

    Scenario 1 👵

    (“Princess Leia”) AND (“Luke Skywalker”) NOT (“Darth Vader”)

    Scenario 2 🍔

    (“Drive-through”) AND (“hamburgers” OR “veggie burgers” OR “chicken tenders”)

    Scenario 3 ✈

    ("Delta Airlines") NOT ("travel deals" OR “coupons” OR “discounts”)

      Influencer
      agromkoInfluencer
      Influencer
      June 8, 2023

      Boolean Practice 1 (AND, OR, NOT)

       

      In the course Creating Searches with Boolean: Foundations we reviewed the Boolean operators everyone should know in order to create searches. Here is a safe place where you can practice your new knowledge. You can also practice in Explore and test your search to see if you are getting the results you expected.

       

      How it works:

      1. Pick at least one scenario listed below and create a mock search.
      2. Add your search as a reply below. No cheating!
      3. Once you post your search, review what other learners have added to see how it compares.
      4. We will PM you the answer key

       

      Let’s Practice

       

      Let’s practice using AND, OR, NOT, and quotations.

       

      Scenario 1 👵

      Find documents that mention Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker but don’t mention Darth Vader.

       

      Scenario 2 🍔

      Find documents that mention at least one of the following keywords: hamburgers, veggie burgers, and chicken tenders. All documents should also include the keyword drive-through.

       

      Scenario 3 ✈

      Find documents that mention Delta Airlines but not the keywords: travel deals, coupons, or discounts.

       

       

       

       

       

      (“Princess Leia” AND “Luke Skywalker”) NOT “Darth Vader”

        Jacinda Espinosa
        mEmployee
        Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
        mEmployee
        June 8, 2023

        Hi @Ammaarah Jacobs - great boolean! Be sure to check your DMs, I’ve just sent you the answer keys for boolean practice exercises 1 and 2. ✨

        Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
          Influencer
          agromkoInfluencer
          Influencer
          June 8, 2023

          Find documents that mention at least one of the following keywords: hamburgers, veggie burgers, and chicken tenders. All documents should also include the keyword drive-through.

           

          (“hamburgers” OR “veggie burgers” OR “chicken tenders”) AND “drive-through

            Influencer
            agromkoInfluencer
            Influencer
            June 8, 2023

            Find documents that mention Delta Airlines but not the keywords: travel deals, coupons, or discounts.

             

            “Delta Airlines” (NOT “travel deals” OR “coupons” OR “discounts”)

              Jacinda Espinosa
              mEmployee
              Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
              mEmployee
              June 8, 2023

              Nice work, @agromko! I’ve just sent you the answer keys for boolean practice 1, 2, and 3, so be sure to check your DMs! 🙌

              Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
                Explorer
                BlackBeauty82Explorer
                Explorer
                June 23, 2023

                Scenario 1: ("Princess Leia") AND ("Luke Skywalker") NOT ("Darth Vader")

                  Explorer
                  BlackBeauty82Explorer
                  Explorer
                  June 23, 2023

                  Scenario 2:("hamburgers") OR ("veggie burgers") OR ("chicken tenders") AND ("drive-through")
                  Scenario 3: ("Delta Airlines") NOT ("travel deals", "coupons", "discounts")

                    Jacinda Espinosa
                    mEmployee
                    Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
                    mEmployee
                    June 23, 2023

                    Hey @BlackBeauty82 - nice work 👏

                     

                    Be sure to check your DMs - I have sent you the answer key for this exercise!

                    Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
                      Explorer
                      GDFEExplorer
                      Explorer
                      July 5, 2023

                      ("Princess Leia" AND "Luke Skywalker") NOT "Darth Vader"

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