Shortcut , Tips and Tricks and for Statement and Assumptions

August 12, 2023

Tips, Tricks and Shortcut for Statement and Assumptions

Statement and assumption problems are very crucial in the examination. From this section at least 3-4 questions come in the exam. Tips, Tricks and Shortcut for Statement And Assumptions questions is given here on this page.

Here, are some easy tips and tricks for you to solve statement and assumption problems in a fast and simple way.

Shortcut for Statement and Assumptions

Important Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts for Statement and Assumptions:

  1. Assumption is always Unspecified & Encouraging in nature.
  2. If few word like each, only, any, all, every, why, what, these, therefore, but, definitely, and certainly are there then that assumption will always be explicit or false in nature.
  3. If few words like many, some, much, and to large extent are there then that assumption will always be true or implicit in nature.
  4. If the message of notice, appeal and advertisement is there then that assumption will always be true or implicit in nature.
  5. If assumption is related to the social well-being or policies of government, that assumption will always be true or implicit in nature.
  6. If assumption is related to past & future things that assumption will always be false or explicit in nature.
  7. If words in the assumption are like recommendation, instruction, request that assumption will always be true or implicit in nature.
  8.  Repetition is certainly not implicit.

Further under statement and assumption problems there are three types of questions which mostly asked in the examination.

Tips and Tricks-1:

Come to a final Statement and assumptions by reading the statement clearly not from the real life experiences.

Question 1.

Statement:
If Shilpa is an engineer, we have an interesting job for her.

Assumptions:
(I)   We need an engineer.
(II) Shilpa is an engineer.

A.  Only assumption I is implicit
B.  Only assumption II is implicit
C.  Either I or II is implicit
D.  Neither I nor II is implicit
E.   Both I and II are implicit

Answer: A
Explanation:

As per the given advertisement an engineer is needed. So assumption I is implicit.
Assumption II is not implicit, even if the reader is an engineer. Hence the correct option is A.

Tips and Tricks-2:

Don’t draw statement and assumptions outside what is specified in the statement to come to the wrong assumptions

Question 2.

Statement: 

Everybody loves reading spiritual books.

Assumptions: 
(I)   Spiritual books are the only reading material.
(II) Not a single person loves reading any other material.

A.  Only assumption I is implicit
B.  Only assumption II is implicit
C.  Either I or II is implicit
D.  Neither I nor II is implicit
E.   Both I and II are implicit

Answer: D
Explanation:

By reading the assumptions neither (I) nor (II) can be reasonably drawn from the given statement. Thus, correct answer will be D.

Tips and Tricks -3:

If there is a notice or an advertisement is placed, it will have an effect is the hidden assumption

Question 3.

Statement:
Do not do cheating in the Board Examinations – A notice.

Assumptions:
(I)   It is possible to do cheating in the board exams.
(II) Such warning will have some effect.

A.  Only assumption I is implicit
B.  Only assumption II is implicit
C.  Either I or II is implicit
D.  Neither I nor II is implicit
E.   Both I and II are implicit

Answer: E
Explanation:

If it was not possible to do cheating in the board exams, there would be no need for the notice. Hence, (I) is implicitly true. Likewise, the notice would not be placed if the warning would have no impact. Hence, (II) is also implicit. So, the correct answer is E.

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Important Practice Questions of Statement and Assumptions

Question 1:

Statement:
All dogs can swim.

Assumptions:
Dogs are capable of swimming.
All dogs are vulnerable to water bodies.

Option :

  1. Statement I is correct
  2. Statement II is correct
  3. Both Statement are correct
  4. Neither of them are good.

Correct Option: 1

Explanation:
Some dogs are good swimmers, not all species of dogs can swim. But some can swin.
So statement I is correct.

Question 2:

Statement:
Working from home is more productive than working in an office.

Assumptions:
1. Working from home allows for fewer distractions and interruptions.
2. Employees are equally productive in any work environment.

Option:

  1. Assumption 1 is correct.
  2. Assumption 2 is correct.
  3. Both are correct
  4. Niether of them is correct.

Correct answer: 1

Explanation:
The first assumption is generally true in terms of distractions, but the second assumption is correct. While working from home can allow for fewer distractions and interruptions, but it can leads to sedent lifestyle.
Some employees may be more productive in a traditional office environment.

Question 3:

Statement:
Teachers have a greater influence on children nowadays.

Assumptions:
I. Children consider their teachers as role models.
II. Children spend a significant amount of their time at school.

Options:

  1. Only I is Implict
  2. Only II is Implicit
  3. Either I or II is Implicit
  4. None of them are implicit.

Correct Option: 1

Explanation:
Children have to consider their teachers as role models; otherwise, they will not be influenced by them. As a result, I is implied. II is not explicitly mentioned. It could be true or false.

Question 4:

Statement:
Besides entertainment, television also has educational value that cannot be overlooked.

Assumptions:
I. People primarily view television as a form of entertainment.
II. The true educational potential of television is not being fully realized.

Options:

  1. Only I is Implict
  2. Only II is Implicit
  3. Both are Implicit
  4. Either I or II is Implicit
  5. None of them are implicit.

Correct Options: 3

Explanation:
The statement acknowledges television’s entertaining value while also stating that it “cannot be ignored” in terms of education. The tone of the work is slightly regretful, implying that what the author desires is not now happening. This means that both I and II are implied.

Question 5:

Statement:
A mother threatens to slap her child if they continue to bother her.

Assumptions:
I. All children tend to misbehave at times.
II. The child may stop bothering the mother after being warned.

Options:

  1. Only I is Implict
  2. Only II is Implicit
  3. Both are Implicit
  4. Either I or II is Implicit
  5. None of them are implicit.

Correct Options: 2

Explanation:
When the mother warns the child, she must believe that her warning will be effective. Assumption II is not relevant to the mother’s statement.

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