Exercise: Statement And Assumption

Questions for: Statement And Assumption

Statement: "Banking services are fine tuned to meet growing business needs," - An advertisement.

Assumptions:

  1. Banking is a part of business activity
  2. Industrialists prefer better banking services.

A:
Only assumption I is implicit
B:
Only assumption II is implicit
C:
Either I or II is implicit
D:
Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer: E
According to the statement, banking is associated with business activity. So, I is implicit. Banking is adjusted in a way to promote business needs. This means that business is promoted by better banking. So, II is also implicit.
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Statement: An announcement: Passengers in their own interest are advised to fasten their seat belts while seated in the trolley of the ropeway.

Assumptions:

  1. People are always careful about their own safety.
  2. Unless advised, passengers might not use the seat belts.

A:
Only assumption I is implicit
B:
Only assumption II is implicit
C:
Either I or II is implicit
D:
Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer: E
The stress on 'in their own interest' in the statement indicates that people should use seat belts for their own safety. So, I is implicit. Besides, the announcement has been made to caution passengers to be careful if they want to enjoy a safe ride. So, II is also implicit.
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Statement: "In my absence, I request you to look after the affairs of our company." - B tells C.

Assumptions:

  1. C may not accept the request of B.
  2. C has the expertise to handle the affairs of the company.

A:
Only assumption I is implicit
B:
Only assumption II is implicit
C:
Either I or II is implicit
D:
Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer: B
C's response to B's request cannot be deduced from the statement. So, I is not implicit. Also, B wishes to authorise C to look after the company in his absence. This means that C is capable of handling the affairs. So, II is implicit.
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Statement: Retired persons should not be appointed for executive posts in other organisations.

Assumptions:

  1. Retired persons may lack the zeal and commitment to carry out executive's work.
  2. Retired persons do not take interest in the work and welfare of the new organisation.

A:
Only assumption I is implicit
B:
Only assumption II is implicit
C:
Either I or II is implicit
D:
Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer: D
Since both I and II do not follow from the statement, so neither of them is implicit.
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Statement: Do not copy our software without our permission - A notice.

Assumptions:

  1. It is possible to copy the software.
  2. Such warning will have some effect.

A:
Only assumption I is implicit
B:
Only assumption II is implicit
C:
Either I or II is implicit
D:
Neither I nor II is implicit
Answer: E
Since the notice warns one against copying software without permission, it is evident that software can be copied. So, I is implicit. Also, the warning is given with the motive that no one dares to copy the software. So, II is also implicit.
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