Statement — A advises B: “If you want to study English, join Institute Y.”\nAssumptions:\nI. B will listen to A’s advice.\nII. Institute Y provides good coaching for English.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Advice implies that the recommender believes the suggested action leads to the desired goal. We must detect which unstated beliefs are required for A’s advice to be meaningful and reasonable.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Statement: “If you want to study English, join Institute Y.”
  • Assumption I: B will necessarily listen to A.
  • Assumption II: Institute Y offers good English coaching (i.e., is effective for the purpose).


Concept / Approach:
A’s advice presupposes that Institute Y is suitable for learning English; otherwise, the advice is pointless. However, the act of advising does not require the speaker to assume compliance; one can advise regardless of whether the listener will actually follow it.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Core intent: “Join Y to study English.”2) Necessary belief: Y must be capable of providing good English coaching (Assumption II).3) Compliance (Assumption I) is not a prerequisite for issuing advice; advice can be offered even if the speaker doubts it will be followed.


Verification / Alternative check:
Replace Y with a poor institute; the advice loses sense. Keep Y effective but imagine B ignores advice; the statement remains a coherent recommendation.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Only I: compliance is not necessary. Either: both are not interchangeable necessities. Both: over-commits. Neither: conflicts with the need for Y’s suitability.


Common Pitfalls:
Equating “advice” with “assumed obedience.” Assumptions test necessity for the statement’s meaning, not its success in practice.


Final Answer:
Only Assumption II is implicit.

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