Statement and Assumption— Concepts, Formulas & Shortcuts
- An assumption is UNSTATED and NECESSARY for the statement to hold.
- Negation test: deny the assumption; if the statement falls apart, it was assumed.
- An assumption comes before the statement; a conclusion comes after it.
- Anything already stated in the statement is not an assumption.
- Extreme or universal claims are rarely assumptions.
- Advertisements assume their audience wants the advertised benefit.
Statement and Assumption Practice Questions with Answers
Attempt each question first, then open the explanation. All 10 questions below are free to read and require no signup.
Q1.Statement: "Take the 7 a.m. train to reach Delhi by noon." Assumption: I. The train usually runs on time. II. There is no other way to reach Delhi.
Moderate- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 1 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: The advice only makes sense if the train is reasonably punctual. It never claims to be the only route.
Q2.Statement: "Use our app to book tickets in seconds." Assumption: I. Users have a smartphone and internet. II. All ticket counters are closed.
Easy- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 2 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: An app requires a device and connectivity. Nothing implies counters have closed.
Q3.Statement: The college has decided to hold classes online next week. Assumption: I. Students can access online classes. II. Students prefer online classes.
Moderate- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 3 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: The decision presupposes access; preference is not necessary for the decision to make sense.
Q4.Statement: "Buy two, get one free" — a shop notice. Assumption: I. Customers are attracted by such offers. II. The shop is making a loss.
Easy- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 4 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: The offer is made because it is expected to attract buyers; a loss is not implied at all.
Q5.Statement: The government has raised the retirement age to 62. Assumption: I. People can work productively until 62. II. Everyone wants to work longer.
Moderate- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 5 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: The policy presupposes capability at that age; universal desire is not necessary.
Q6.Statement: "Please submit the form before 5 p.m." Assumption: I. The form can be submitted before 5 p.m. II. Late forms will be destroyed.
Easy- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 6 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: A deadline assumes compliance is possible; destruction of late forms is never suggested.
Q7.Statement: A company advertises for engineers in a national newspaper. Assumption: I. Suitable engineers read that newspaper. II. No engineer is currently employed there.
Moderate- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 7 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: Advertising in that paper assumes the target audience reads it. The second is unrelated.
Q8.Statement: "Boil water before drinking during the monsoon." Assumption: I. Boiling makes water safer. II. Water is unsafe throughout the year.
Moderate- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 8 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: The advice depends on boiling being effective. Restricting it to the monsoon contradicts II.
Q9.Statement: The bank has opened a branch in a rural area. Assumption: I. There is demand for banking services there. II. The area has no other bank.
Moderate- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 9 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: Opening a branch presupposes expected demand; exclusivity is not required.
Q10.Statement: "Join our course and improve your English in 30 days." Assumption: I. People want to improve their English. II. English cannot be learned without a course.
Easy- AOnly I is implicit
- BOnly II is implicit
- CBoth are implicit
- DNeither is implicit
Statement and Assumption question 10 of 10+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Only I is implicit
Explanation: The pitch assumes a desire for the benefit offered; it does not claim to be the only route.
Statement and Assumption — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the negation test?+
Negate the candidate assumption and re-read the statement. If the statement no longer makes sense, the assumption is necessary and therefore implicit.
How is an assumption different from a conclusion?+
An assumption is an unstated premise the statement depends on; a conclusion is what you can derive from the statement. Assumptions sit before, conclusions after.
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