Statement: “People who speak too much against corruption are those who have taken it themselves.” Conclusions: I. It is easier for those who have taken bribes to speak against corruption. II. People have double standards. Which conclusion(s).

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Introduction / Context:The statement alleges that those who vehemently denounce corruption are themselves corrupt. This is essentially a claim of hypocrisy or double standards, not an analysis of ease or difficulty of speaking. Given Data / Assumptions: Allegation: Strong anti-corruption speech often comes from corrupt individuals. No information about why or how easy it is to speak. Concept / Approach:We must pick conclusions that are compelled by the statement alone. “Double standards” is a natural restatement (denouncing behavior one practices). Ease of speaking is not discussed and cannot be inferred. Step-by-Step Solution: • I: Talks about relative ease—this is speculative and not stated.• II: Hypocrisy/double standards logically matches the claim. Verification / Alternative check:If X practices corruption while loudly attacking it, X exhibits double standards; this requires no extra assumptions. Why Other Options Are Wrong: • Only I / Both / Either: Each involves I, which is unsupported.• Neither: Incorrect because II does follow. Common Pitfalls:Reading motivations (e.g., guilt, ease) into a statement that only asserts hypocrisy. Final Answer:If only Conclusion II follows.

Statement: “People who speak too much against corruption are those who have taken it themselves.” Conclusions: I. It is easier for those who have taken bribes to speak against corruption. II. People have double standards. Which conclusion(s) logically follow(s)?

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