Statement and Assumption Examples

Q-11. Statement:-
It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 year or so.

Assumptions:-
I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn
II. The school do not admit children after six years of age.

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Answer : (a) only assumption I is implicit.
Solution :
Since the statement talks of putting the child in school at the the age of 5, it means that the child is mentally prepared for the same at this age. So, I is implicit But. possible to nothing about admission after 6 years of age mention in the statement so II is not implicit.

Q-12. Statement:-
His recent investment in the shares of Company A is only a gamble.

Assumptions:-
I. He may incur loss on his investment.
II. He may gain from his investment.

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Answer :(c) Either I or II is implicit.
Solution :
The use of the world 'gamble ' indicates that he may, either gain or lose in the deal.

Q-13. Statement:-
“If you want to give any advertisement, give it in the newspaper X”. – A tells B.

Assumptions:
I. B wants to publicise his products.
II. Newspaper X has a wide circulation.

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Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.
Solution :
The word 'If in the statement shows that B may or may not want to publicise his products. So I is not implicit. It is advised that advertisements be given in newspaper X. This means that X will help advertise better i.e., it has wider circulation. So, II is implicit.

Q-14. Statement:-
“Those who are appearing for this examination for the first time, should be helped in filling up the form.” – An instruction to invigilating staff.

Assumptions:-
I. The form is somewhat complicated.
II. Candidates can appear more than once for this examination.

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Answer : (b) only assumption II is implicit.
Solution :
The statement mentions that only those students are to be helped who are filling up the form for the first time. This does not mean that the form is complicated. So, I is not implicit. However, II follows form the statement and so is implicit.

Q-15. Statement :-
The Principal instructed all the teachers to be careful in class because some students may disturb other students.

Assumptions:-
I. The teachers will handle the situation properly and they will point out the naughty students.
II. The students will welcome the decision of the Principal.

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Answer : (e) both I and II are implicit.
Solution :
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 student to concentrate on their studies and ensure a good working atmosphere in the class. So, II is also implicit.

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