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Statement: "You must learn to refer to dictionary if you want to become a good writer." - A advises B. Assumptions: Only writers refer to the dictionary. All writers, good or bad, refer to the dictionary.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Either I or II is implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit

Explanation:

It does not follow from the statement that only writers and nobody else refers to the dictionary. Also, nothing is mentioned about bad writers. So, neither I nor II is implicit.

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