Statement: “Everybody loves reading adventure stories.” Assumptions: I. Adventure stories are the only reading materials available. II. Nobody loves reading any other material. Choose the option that identifies which assumption(s) is/are implicit.

Introduction / Context:The statement is a universal claim about liking adventure stories, not exclusivity of reading materials.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Claim concerns universal preference for one genre.

Concept / Approach:To be implicit, the assumption must be necessary for the statement’s point. Neither exclusivity (I) nor exclusion of other genres (II) is required to assert universal liking of adventure stories.

Step-by-Step Solution:I is not needed: existence of other materials does not affect the claim.II is not needed: enjoying other genres can coexist with loving adventure stories.

Verification / Alternative check:The statement remains meaningful even if many other materials exist and are liked.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Including I or II adds unnecessary exclusivity.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing “everybody loves X” with “nobody loves Y.”

Final Answer:if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is implicit