Statement and Assumptions Questions and Answers

September 22, 2023

Statement and Assumptions Questions and Answers

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Definition An Assumption can be something we take for granted in the basis of a valid statement. A statement is given in the questions along with its two possible assumptions, where you are required to choose one out of them whichever you find suitable.

Rules for Statements and Assumptions

Assumptions are at all times unspecified and optimistic.
Words such as each, every, only, all, any, and more; words indicating interrogation such as why, what, and these; words indicating answers such as definitely, therefore, and but are undoubtedly present or found in the assumption. These words represents that the assumption will never be clear for the statement.
Words such as few, to large extent, some, much and many are present in the options given for statement assumption to show that assumption will always be understood.
All the assumptions that are carrying a meaning of notice, commercial appeal, or anything related to marketing, that option of the assumption will always be taken as implicit.
The assumptions which talks about the social wellbeing or anything positive, either related to government policies or procedures, those assumption will always be regarded as implicit.
When any assumption talks about the past as well as future time frame, remember that those assumptions will never give the clear for the given statement.
If any assumption showing the word like suggestion, order, request that will always be implicit. Restatement is never implicit.
Comparisons are said to be wrong when it comes to choosing the assumption from the options for the given statement.

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Sample Analogy and Classification Questions

1. Statement: "BSA Cycles - Fast, easy to ride, inspiring, consistent, crafted and up-to-date automation." - An advertisement.

Assumptions:

No other brands are available with any of these features.
Cost is not a matter for People.

Only assumption I is implicit

25%

Only assumption II is implicit

Either I or II is implicit

7.5%

Neither I nor II is implicit

55%

Both I and II are implicit

7.5%

The advertisement is for BSA cycles. There is no information given about the cost or the features of other brands of cycles. So, neither I nor II is implicit.

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2. Statement: The driver of the Bulldozer dragged the emergency brakes to elude hitting the car which suddenly came in front of the vehicle.

Assumptions

The car driver may be able to steer his vehicle away from the oncoming vehicle
The bulldozer driver may be able to stop the vehicle before it hits the car

Only assumption I is implicit

8.57%

Only assumption II is implicit

40%

Either I or II is implicit

11.43%

Neither I nor II is implicit

14.29%

Both I and II are implicit

25.71%

The driver does not have control on what the car driver will do. Hence, I is invalid. But II is a valid as if one takes an action he takes up its consequence.

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3. Statement : The doctor warned Mr. Shah against any further consumption of drugs, if he desired to get cured from the disease and live a longer life.

Assumptions

Mr. Shah may follow the doctor’s advice and stop consuming drugs
The doctor may be able to cure Mr. Shah from the disease, if he stops consuming drugs

Only assumption I is implicit

9.68%

Only assumption II is implicit

29.03%

Either I or II is implicit

16.13%

Neither I nor II is implicit

9.68%

Both I and II are implicit

35.48%

clearly both I and II are implicit on the ground of information provided.

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4. Statement: “Repeat your Matrimonial ads on Sunday for just 100 per sq cm.” – An advertisement in a newspaper

Assumption:

People want advertisement at no cost
There are some people who want to repeat their matrimonial advertisement.

Only assumption I is implicit

6.25%

Only assumption II is implicit

65.63%

Either I or II is implicit

3.13%

Neither I nor II is implicit

9.38%

Both I and II are implicit

15.63%

The word just means that that people wants advertisement at the lowermost cost. Therefore I is not true. II is obvious; that is why this type of ads are given.

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5. Statement: “Stop drinking before it ends you.” – A notice issued in public interest by drugs and health ministry.

Assumptions:

People feel afraid of being devastated
Alcohol destroys the whole family.

Only assumption I is implicit

10%

Only assumption II is implicit

43.33%

Either I or II is implicit

3.33%

Neither I nor II is implicit

16.67%

Both I and II are implicit

26.67%

The notice given by the drugs and health ministry clearly mentions the bad– results of drinking. The reason of writing the bad effect must be to stop people for consuming alcohol. Thus I is correct. II is not correct as it is too straight.

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6. Statement: Vitamin B tablets improve brain development, keep your mood good.
Assumptions:
I. People like a good mood.
II. Mood becomes negative in the absence of brain development.

Only assumption I is implicit

25.93%

Only assumption II is implicit

22.22%

Either I or II is implicit

7.41%

Neither I nor II is implicit

25.93%

Both I and II are implicit

18.52%

Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which is important for individuals. So, I is implicit. Since mood will be good if brain works perfectly, so II is also implicit.

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7. Statement: "Ensure a good heath for your family with Olive oil." - An advertisement.

Assumptions:

Olive oil is better than any other food oils.
A good family health is desirable.

Only assumption I is implicit

7.41%

Only assumption II is implicit

29.63%

Either I or II is implicit

7.41%

Neither I nor II is implicit

7.41%

Both I and II are implicit

48.15%

The statement mentions the good qualities of olive oil but this does not mean it is the best. So, I is not implicit. Also, an advertisement talks about a good family health which is desirable. So, II is implicit.

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8. Statement: Richard’s advice to Katie-If you want to study English, join ASI institute”.

Assumptions:

Katie listens Richard’s advice.
ASI institute provides good English classes.

Only assumption I is implicit

12.5%

Only assumption II is implicit

54.17%

Either I or II is implicit

4.17%

Neither I nor II is implicit

12.5%

Both I and II are implicit

16.67%

clearly both the assumptions are correct because if someone listens to other then only other will advise. Also it is mentioned in the statement that ASI institute is good for English. Thus

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9. Statements: No family planning mostly leads to high child mortality

Assumptions:

There are cases of High child mortality.
Lack of family planning does take place.

Only assumption I is implicit

25%

Only assumption II is implicit

12.5%

Either I or II is implicit

8.33%

Neither I nor II is implicit

8.33%

Both I and II are implicit

45.83%

It is very clear from the statements that child mortality take place when lack of family planning is there hence, both are follow.

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10. Statements: “Please send this email in the evening”. An officer tells his assistant.

Assumptions:

The assistant would follow the instructions.

The assistant knows the email address to whom the email is to be sent.

Only assumption I is implicit

20%

Only assumption II is implicit

Either I or II is implicit

Neither I nor II is implicit

Both I and II are implicit

60%

From the statement, It can be assumed that assistant will follow the instructions but it can not be assumed that the assistants knows the email address.
Thus only I follows.

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