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Statement Why don't you invite Anthony for the Christmas party this year? Assumptions I. Anthony is not from the same city. II. Unless invited, Anthony will not attend the party.

If only Assumption I is implicit
If only Assumption II is implicit
If either Assumption I or II is implicit
If neither Assumptions I nor II is implicit

Correct Answer: If only Assumption II is implicit

Explanation:

We cannot say that Anthony is not from the same city. But it is assumed that unless invited, Anthony will not attend the party as invitation has been emphasised in the statement. Hence, only Assumption II is implicit.

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