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Statement "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted", a notice on a plot of land. Assumptions I. The passerby may read notice and may not trespass. II. The people are scared of prosecution.

if only Assumption I is implicit
if only Assumption II is implicit
if either Assumption I or II is implit
if both Assumption I and II are implicit

Correct Answer: if both Assumption I and II are implicit

Explanation:

Any notice is displayed assuming that it will get desired response from targeted mass. Hence, Assumption I is implicit. Assumption II is also implicit as the notice threatens any trespassers to be prosecuted.

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