A statement is given, followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: “You must learn to refer to a dictionary if you want to become a good writer,” A advises B.
Assumptions:
I. Only writers refer to the dictionary.
II. All writers, good or bad, refer to the dictionary.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Neither I nor II is implicit
An assumption is implicit when the statement cannot make sense without it; something that may or may not be true is not implicit.
I. Only writers refer to the dictionary. Not implicit. The advice links the dictionary with good writing; it does not say that other people never use a dictionary.
II. All writers, good or bad, refer to the dictionary. Not implicit. The advice is only about what a person must do to become a good writer; it says nothing about what all writers, or bad writers, actually do.