Assumptions
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Argument - an argument is a series of statements used to present reasons for accepting a conclusion.  Example Statement: The ground was slippery -  it must have been raining. This statement consists of three parts discussed below. Premise or preposition: The ground was slippery. Premise is the basis or supporting statement on which we make further statements/ conclusions. There can be more than one premises in an argument. Assumption: The ground become slippery only when it rains. Assumption is a Hidden premise -  a missing link in the chain of argument. Conclusion: it must have been raining.... Show more
Assumptions
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1. Statement:The doctor warned the patient against any further consumption of alcohol if he desired to get cured from the ailment and live a longer life. Assumptions I. The patient may follow the doctor's advice and stop consuming alcohol. II. The doctor may be able to cure the patient from the ailment if the patient stops consuming alcohol.
2. Statement:'Use our product to improve memory of your child - it is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects Advertisement of a Pharmaceutical Company. Assumptions I. People generally opt for a medical product which is useful and has no harmful side effects. II. Improving memory of child is considered as important by many parents.
3. Statement:The civic body put up a huge notice board on the bench located at an is plated part of the city as 'Many pic knickers died while swimming In the sea suring the past few months'. Assumptions I. Pic knickers may ignore the notice and continue venturing into the sea. II. Pic knickers may read and be careful while venturing into the sea.
4. Statement:Job rotation helps employees get an overview of the organisation. Assumptions I. Job rotation is the only method to get an overview of the organisation. II. It is required to have an overview of the organisation.
5. Statement:The Chairman of the company urged all the employees to refrain from making long personal calls during working hours in order to boostproductivity Assumptions I. Majority of the employees may respond positively to the Chairman's appeal. II. Most of the employees may continue to make long personal calls during working hours.
6. Statement: 'If you are a first class graduate with good communication skill and also have work experience of at least two years in the sales related activities - you are welcome in our organization' An employment advertisement. Assumptions I. Many with good communication skills may not respond to the advertisement. II. All the first class graduates may possess good communication skills.
7. Statement:The School authority decided to rent out the school - premises during weekends and holidays for Organising various functions to augment its resources to meet the growing needs of the school. Assumptions I. The parents of the school students may protest against the decision of the school authority. II. There may not be enough demand for hiring the school premises for organising functions.
8. Statement:The chairman of the company decided to hold a grand function to celebrate silver jubilee during the next weekend and invited a large number of guests. Assumptions I. The company officials may be able to make all the necessary preparations for the silver jubilee celebration. II. Majority of the guests invited by the chairman may attend the function.
9. Statement:The government has instructed all the private schools in the city to maintain the current fees for at least two more years. Assumptions I. The authorities of private schools may not follow the government instruction as they are not dependent on government funds. II. The parents of the students of private schools of the city may still be eager to pay higher fees.
10. Statement:Please send an official letter rather than semiofficial on this subject this time. Assumptions I. The format and emphasis of different types of letters is different. II. We can send different types of letters on the same subject.
11. Statement:The highway police - authority put up large boards at regular intervals indicating the speed limit and dangers of over speeding on the highways. Assumptions I. Most of the motorists may drive vehicles within the speed limit on the highways. II. Motorists generally ignore such cautions and over speed on the highways.
12. Statement:It has been reported in a recent research report that taller people are found to be happier than those who are relatively shorter. Which of the following contradicts the above finding ?
13. Statement:The movie is a superduper hit and has broken ail the records. Assumptions I. There is no authentic criterion to judge a hit or a flop. II. The performance of earlier movies is known.
14. Statement: The host in one of the popular T.V. programmes announced that the channel will contact the viewers between 9.00 a.m. to 6 - 00 p.m. on week - says and the lucky ones will be given fabulous prizes. Assumptions I. The people may remain in - doors to receive the phone call. II. More people may start watching the programme.
15. Statement:Many people fell ill after consuming meal at a wedding reception and were rushed to the nearby government and private hospitals. Assumptions I. The relatives of the affected people may refuse to take them to the Government hospitals. II The nearby hospitals may be able to attend to all the affected people.
16. Statement:Two months ago - it. was announced that central government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate' effect but till date .bank have not credited the arrears' A Statement:from a Pensioner's Forum. Assumptions I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners. II. Two months' time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to pensioners.
17. Statement:The government has decided to run all commercial vehicles on bio fuels in order to save the sepleting fossil fuel reserves. Assumptions I. It Is possible to switch over from fossil fuel to bio fuels for vehicles - II. Sufficient amount of bio fuel can be produced in the country to run all commercial vehicles.
18. Statement:The city transport corporation has introduced airconditioned buses on various routes to attract people travelling to their work places by car and hence reduce congestion on the roads. Assumptions I. Majority of the people may still prefer to travel to their work places in their own cars. II. Many people may now opt for these buses for travelling to their work places
19. Statement:The constable has been recommended for a suitable reward by his superior in recognition of his sincere duty and busting of several gangs of criminals actively involved in the loot and incidents of pick pocketing. Which of the following can be a possible assumption of the above Statement:?
20. Statement:Let there be a signboard also indicating the directions and instructions. Assumptions I. Signboard can be prepared without using any language. II. Signboard is the only effective tool to indicate sirections.
21. Statement:Aswin's mother instructed him to return home by train if it rains heavily. Assumptions I.Aswin may not be able to decide himself if it rains heavily. II. The trains may ply even if it rains heavily.
22. Statement:The municipal authority blocked movement of traffic in and around the temple during the main festival city. Assumptions I. Very large number of devotees may visit the temple suring the main festival day. II. People travelling to the areas near the temple may postpone their journey by a day unless they have very urgent work in that area.
23. Statement The government has set up a fact finding mission to look into the possible reasons for the recent violence in the area. Assumptions I. The mission may be able to come up with credible information about the incidents. II. The people in the area may cooperate with the mission and come forward to give detailed information related to the incidents.
24. Statement:The driver of the huge truck pulled the emergency brakes to avoid hitting the auto rickshaw which suddenly came in front of the truck. Assumptions I. The auto rickshaw driver may be able to steer his vehicle away from the oncoming truck. II. The truck driver may be able to stop the truck before it hits the auto rickshaw.
25. StatementThe Government has recently hiked the prices of diesel and petrol to reduce the oil pool seficit. Assumptions I. The amount earned by this increase may be substantial enough to reduce the deficit. II. There may be wide spread protests against the price hike.