1. Statement: Whenever you have any doubt on this subject, you may refer to the book by XYZ. (a)
Assumptions: I. The book by XYZ is available.
II. There is no other book on this subject.
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
e. Both I and II are implicit
2. Statement: A good executive has to be task-oriented as well as people-oriented. (d)
Assumptions: I. Some executives are people-oriented.
II. Some executives are not people-oriented.
a. if only assumption I is implicit
b. if only assumption II is implicit
c. if either I or II is implicit
d. if neither I nor II is implicit
e. if both I and II are implicit
3. Statement: If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination. (a)
Assumptions: I. To pass, he must be intelligent.
II. He will pass the examination.
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
e. Both I and II are implicit
4. Statement: “We need to appoint more teachers” – Principal informs the school staff. (a)
Assumptions: I. Teachers are available.
II. Present teachers are not good.
a. if only assumption I is implicit
b. if only assumption II is implicit
c. if either I or II is implicit
d. if neither I nor II is implicit
e. if both I and II are implicit