1. The problem is to evaluate the expression $3 \times 4 = 4$ and check its correctness. 2. The multiplication operation $3 \times 4$ means adding 3 four times or 4 three times. 3. Calculate $3 \times 4$: $$3 \times 4 = 12$$ 4. Compare the result with the given value 4. 5. Since $12 \neq 4$, the sentence $3 \times 4 = 4$ is false. 6. Therefore, the correct statement is $3 \times 4 = 12$.