Statement "X chocolate is an ideal gift for someone you love", an advertisement. Assumptions I. People generally give gifts to loved ones. II. Such advertisements generally influence people. III. Chocolate can be considered as a gift item.

I and II are implicit
I and III are implicit
All are implicit
II and III are implicit

Correct Answer: All are implicit

Explanation:

The statement implies that gifts are given for loved ones. It is also assumed that such advertisements generally influence people. Since, chocolate has been recommended in the advertisement, hence it is an ideal gift.Therefore all the assumptions are implicit.

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