Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Only assumption II is implicit
Explanation:
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Concept/Approach
Identify the belief that must be true to judge underutilization as a 'pity' — a standard of utility/accountability for public spending — not a blanket condemnation of all bridges.
Step-by-step reasoning
I: The speaker criticizes this bridge's usage, not all bridges. A universal negative about bridges is not required.II: Calling underutilization a 'pity' presupposes public money should be used effectively and with accountability. Hence II is implicit.
Verification/Alternative
One can value bridges generally yet lament poor utilization; thus I need not hold.
Common pitfalls
Final Answer
Only assumption II is implicit.
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