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Statement: "Always use zebra crossings and subways to cross the road safely." - A notice by the City Traffic Police Assumptions: I. Road safety is not an option but a must for pedestrians. II. Safety can be increased by making people aware of tips regarding road safety.

if only assumption I is implicit.
if only assumption II is implicit.
if either I or II is implicit.
if neither I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Both I and II are implicit. Why did the city traffic police need to issue such a notice? It must have assumed II. Again the word 'always' used in the notice makes I implicit.

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