Statement and Assumptions – Reasoning

Objectives

  • Distinguish between information, inference, and assumption
  • Recognize implicit premises required to make a statement meaningful

Key Concepts

  • Assumption: an unstated premise taken to be true for the statement to hold
  • Traps: universal vs particular, value judgments, external knowledge

Solved Examples

Q: “Library will remain open till 10 PM today.” Assumption? A: Students may visit in late hours (schedule extension is useful only if someone uses it).

Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

PYQ Snippets
  • Identify the assumption that supports a notice about extended metro services.

Practice