Practice Statement and Assumptions

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Directions: Each of the following questions consists of a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit in the statement.

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Statement:

Detergents should be used to clean clothes.

Assumptions:

Detergents form lather
Detergents help to dis lodge grease and dirt.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

Nothing is mentioned about lather formation by the detergent. So, I is not implicit. Also, the statement states that problems will be solved by ‘me’. So II is implicit.

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Statement:

The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.

Assumption:

The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation
There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

Clearly, the amount of compensation must have been decided keeping in mind the monetary position of the Government. So, I is implicit. However, nothing can be said about the frequency of railway accidents in future. So, II is not implicit.

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Statement:

“I have not received telephone bills for nine months inspite of several complaints”
----- A telephone customer’s letter to the editor of a daily.

Assumption:

Every customer has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone company.
The customer’s complaints point to defect in the services which is expected to be corrected.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

The customer’s eagerness to get the bills makes I implicit. Besides, the customer has written to the editor to bring the malfunctioning of the department to public notice. So, II is also implicit.

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Statement:

The management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. asked the workers’ union to call off strike immediately otherwise the management would be forced to close down the factory.

Assumption:

No alternative other than closing down the factory is left for the management of XYZ Pvt. Ltd.
Such threat may have some effect on the workers’ union.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

Such a warning is usually given to the workers to threaten them that they would lose their job and income forever if they didn’t mend their ways. So, only II is implicit

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Statement:

Vitamin E tablets improve circulation, keep your complexion in a glowing condition.

Assumption:

People like a glowing complexion.
Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

Generally , only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for. So, I is implicit. Since complexion glows if circulation is improved, so II is also implicit.

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Statement:

Why don’t you go to the court if the employer does not pay you the Provident Fund contribution?

Assumptions:

Courts can intervene in matters of dispute between employer and employees.
It is obligatory for the employer to pay the Provident Fund contribution to the Employees.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

Clearly , the statement encourages one to go to court to get his Provident Fund from his employer. This implies that the issue comes under the jurisdiction of courts and that it is the right of the employee to claim his Provident Fund. So, ‘both I and II are implicit”.

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Statement:

Nobody can predict as to how long our country would take to contain the unfortunate and disastrous terrorist activities.

Assumption:

It is impossible to put an end to terrorist activities.
Effor ts to control the terrorist activities are on.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

The statement expresses concern over the issue as to when our country would be able to curb terrorism completely. This means that efforts are on and it is quite possible to put an end to terrorist activities although it could take longer. So, only II is implicit.

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Statement:

His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.

Assumption:

He may incur loss on his investment.
He may gain for m his investment.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

The use of the world ‘gamble’ indicates that he may either gain or lose in the deal.

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Statement:

The principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.

Assumption:

The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
The students will welcome the decision of Principal.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

Clearly, teachers have been instructed to maintain discipline in the class and point out the naughty students who do not let other students study. So, I is implicit. Besides, the implementation of the instructions would surely help good students to concentrate on their studies and ensure a good working atmosphere in the class. So, II is also implicit.

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Statement:

This year most of the shops and departmental stores are offering prizes and discounts on purchases to attract customers.

Assumptions:

The shops and departmental stores have so far earned a lot of profit, so now they have started sharing it with the customers.
Lots of goods are available but the sale is not shooting up. There is no cheer for the customers.

assumption I is implicit.

assumption II is implicit.

either I or II is implicit.

neither I nor II is implicit.

both I and II are implicit.

That someone has earned a lot is no reason to share the profit margin with the customers. So, I is not implicit. Clearly, the offers have been announced to attract more customers and boost up the sale. So, II is implicit.