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.