Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: if only Assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The advisory prescribes a minimum age for school entry in the interest of mental health. We test which premises are necessary.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Assumption II is necessary; if no school admitted children under five, the advisory would be redundant. Assumption I is too strong; the guidance favors later formal schooling, but it does not deny all learning before five (learning can occur at home or preschool).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Accept II: Policy presumes an existing practice of earlier admissions.Reject I: “Better mental health” rationale does not entail zero learning earlier.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Either” overreaches; “Neither” ignores the advisory’s practical target.
Final Answer:
if only Assumption II is implicit
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