A statement is given, followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Decide which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.
Statement: A board at the gate of a city park reads: “Keep your dog on a leash inside the park.”
Assumptions:
I. Some visitors bring their dogs to the park.
II. People who come to the park will read the board and follow it.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Both I and II are implicit
An assumption is implicit when the statement takes it for granted: the statement would not make sense without it.
I. Some visitors bring their dogs to the park. Implicit. The rule is about dogs inside the park; it would be pointless unless some people bring dogs there.
II. People who come to the park will read the board and follow it. Implicit. A board is put up only because it is expected to be read and followed; otherwise it would serve no purpose.