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.
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Aif only Assumption I is implicit
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Bif only Assumption II is implicit
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Cif either Assumption I or Assumption II is implicit
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Dif neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is implicit
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Eif both Assumption I and Assumption II are implicit
Answer
Correct Answer: if neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is implicit
Explanation
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