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Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumption numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumption and decide which of the assumption is implicit in the statement.

  1. Statement:
    Reckless partying can lead to health problems and you may reach a hospital straight from the discotheque.
    Assumptions:
    I. Heavy drinking is the main reason of the health problems.
    II. Sometimes dancing may lead to health problems.
    1. if only assumption I is implicit.
    2. if only assumption II is implicit.
    3. if either I or II is implicit.
    4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
    5. if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option: C

When we say that "reckless partying can lead to health problems", we assume that either heavy drinking or dancing ----we can't think of any other illness-causing element-----is the culprit.



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