Statement and Assumption Questions and Answers
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Q1
Statement: "Use our product for fair and glowing skin in just two weeks."
Assumptions:
I. People desire fair and glowing skin.
II. The product can provide fair and glowing skin.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes that people want fair skin (I) and that the product can deliver this result (II). Both are implicit assumptions.
Q2
Statement: "The company should recruit more female employees to maintain gender diversity."
Assumptions:
I. The company currently has fewer female employees.
II. Gender diversity is beneficial for the company.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes that female employees are underrepresented (I) and that gender diversity is advantageous (II).
Q3
Statement: "If the city doesn't improve its public transportation system, traffic congestion will worsen."
Assumptions:
I. The current public transportation is inadequate.
II. Traffic congestion is related to public transportation quality.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes that public transport is currently insufficient (I) and affects traffic congestion (II).
Q4
Statement: "To reduce plastic waste, the government has banned single-use plastic items."
Assumptions:
I. Single-use plastic items contribute significantly to plastic waste.
II. The ban will effectively reduce plastic waste.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes that single-use plastics are a major waste source (I) and that banning them will help (II).
Q5
Statement: "The school has made mathematics compulsory for all students from next academic year."
Assumptions:
I. Students were previously allowed to opt out of mathematics.
II. Mathematics is essential for students' overall development.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes mathematics was optional earlier (I) and is important for development (II).
Q6
Statement: "Apply sunscreen before going out in the sun to protect your skin."
Assumptions:
I. Sun exposure can damage skin.
II. Sunscreen provides protection against sun damage.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes the sun can harm skin (I) and sunscreen prevents this damage (II).
Q7
Statement: "The management has decided to increase the price of the product from next month."
Assumptions:
I. The current price is lower than what customers are willing to pay.
II. The increased price will not significantly reduce demand.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes customers will accept higher pricing (I) without major sales drop (II).
Q8
Statement: "Install the latest software update to fix the security vulnerability."
Assumptions:
I. The current software has a security vulnerability.
II. The update will resolve the security issue.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes a vulnerability exists (I) and the update will fix it (II).
Q9
Statement: "The university has introduced online courses for working professionals."
Assumptions:
I. Working professionals need flexible learning options.
II. Online courses provide the required flexibility.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes professionals need flexible education (I) and online courses meet this need (II).
Q10
Statement: "To improve employee productivity, the company is providing ergonomic chairs."
Assumptions:
I. Current chairs are affecting productivity negatively.
II. Ergonomic chairs will enhance productivity.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The statement assumes current furniture hampers productivity (I) and new chairs will improve it (II).