Statement "Slogans against smoking in office should be put on the notice board", An employee in one office suggests. Assumptions I. The employee felt that his suggestion will be considered. II. People smoke in the office. III. Some people will stop smoking in the office after reading the slogans.

None is implicit
I and III are implicit
I and II are implicit
Only I is implicit

Correct Answer: I and II are implicit

Explanation:

Assumption I and II are clearly implicit in the statement assumption III represents the consequent effect for which nothing can be said definitely.

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