Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: James gets paid for his work.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Many statement–conclusion items test your ability to extract the minimum logically necessary inference—nothing more, nothing less. Here, the premises explicitly connect work and receipt of a salary.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
The safest necessary conclusion is that James is paid (receives a salary) in relation to employment. Claims about liking or loving work/salary are psychological and not entailed by the premises.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) From “works” and “gets a salary,” infer a pay-for-work relationship.2) Eliminate statements about “love/like,” which require new facts on attitude.
Verification / Alternative check:
Even if salary came from a source other than factory work, the common-sense linkage and test design prioritize the straightforward inference: paid for his work.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Options A, C, and D introduce emotions or preferences. “None of these” fails because one option (B) does follow.
Common Pitfalls:
Overthinking by ascribing motives or satisfaction levels not stated.
Final Answer:
James gets paid for his work.
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