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October 4, 2022
Practice

Boolean Foundations: 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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    Jacinda Espinosa
    mEmployee
    Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
    mEmployee
    July 5, 2023

    Hey @GDFE - thanks so much for sharing your solution! I just sent you the answer key for this exercise, so be sure to check your DMs 🙌

    Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
      Explorer
      Jenniffer BazurtoExplorer
      Explorer
      August 1, 2023

      (“Delta Airlines” OR “Delta” OR “Fly Delta” OR “Delta Airlines Co”) NOT (“travel deals” OR Coupons OR Discounts)

        Jacinda Espinosa
        mEmployee
        Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
        mEmployee
        August 1, 2023

        Hey @Jenniffer Bazurto - great work, thanks so much for sharing your answer here! 🙌

         

        I am about to send you the answer key for boolean practice 1, so keep an eye on your DMs 👀

        Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
          StaceyDillon
          Influencer
          StaceyDillonInfluencer
          Influencer
          August 30, 2023

          (Princess Leia AND Luke Skywalker) NOT Darth Vader

          Stacey Dillon
            Jacinda Espinosa
            mEmployee
            Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
            mEmployee
            August 30, 2023

            Hey @StaceyDillon! 👋 

             

            Great to see you here in the boolean practice 🕺 good work, and I’ve just DMed you the answer key for boolean practice 1. Keep it up 💪

            Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
              bowenchew
              mEmployee
              bowenchewmEmployee
              mEmployee
              September 18, 2023

              Scenario 1 👵
              (“Princess Leia” OR “Luke Skywalker”) NOT (“Darth Vader”)

               

              Scenario 2 🍔
              (“hamburgers” OR “veggie burgers” OR “chicken tenders”) AND (“drive-through” OR “drive-thru”)

               
              Scenario 3 ✈
              (“Delta Airlines” OR “Delta Air Lines”) NOT (“travel deals” OR “coupons” OR “discounts”)

                Jacinda Espinosa
                mEmployee
                Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
                mEmployee
                September 18, 2023

                Hey @bowenchew - great Boolean, and I love your profile pic! ⚡️💖

                 

                I’ve DMed you the answer key for this exercise - you should get a notification but be sure to check your DMs if not!

                Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
                  Explorer
                  APACExplorer
                  Explorer
                  September 29, 2023

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

                    New Member
                    EddieManesNew Member
                    New Member
                    September 29, 2023

                    Scenario 1: (“Luke Skywalker” and “Princess Leia) NOT “Darth Vader”

                      Jacinda Espinosa
                      mEmployee
                      Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
                      mEmployee
                      September 29, 2023

                      Hey there @APAC and @EddieManes - thank you so much for sharing your boolean 🕺

                       

                      I’ve just DMed you both the answer key for this exercise, please let me know if you have any questions 💫

                      Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
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