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Quiz: Statements and Assumptions

5 questionsNo time limitPass: 60%+10 XP on first pass

What is implicit, what follows, and what is just extra information. Learn the tests for assumptions, conclusions and courses of action, with clear examples.

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  1. Question 1

    Statement: "Carry an umbrella; it may rain today." Which is implicit?

  2. Question 2

    Statement: "The library is closed on Sundays." Today is Sunday. Which conclusion follows?

  3. Question 3

    Statement: "A bridge in the city has developed cracks." Which is the best course of action?

  4. Question 4

    Statement: "Our new phone has the best camera in the world." What is an assumption behind the advert?

  5. Question 5

    Which word in an option most often signals that it is too strong to follow?