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Current Question
Statement: The library should stay open till 10 p.m. during exams. Which assumption is implicit?
  • A. Students need late-evening study time during exams
  • B. Libraries are never useful
  • C. Exams should be canceled
  • D. Books cannot be read at night
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Longer hours are proposed because students may need the facility later.
Related Question 1
Statement: The museum should keep its ticket counter open longer on weekends. Which assumption is implicit?
  • A. More visitors may arrive later on weekends
  • B. Museums should close on weekends
  • C. Tickets should be free
  • D. Visitors dislike museums
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Longer counter hours are useful only if weekend demand extends later.
Related Question 2
Statement: To reduce paper use, the office should switch to digital signatures. Which assumption is implicit?
  • A. Many documents currently need paper-based signatures
  • B. Digital systems always fail
  • C. Paper is never used in offices
  • D. Signatures are unnecessary
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The proposal assumes paper is currently being used for signing documents.
Related Question 3
Statement: The town should widen the bridge. Which assumption is implicit?
  • A. The current bridge is inadequate for current traffic
  • B. Bridges should be closed forever
  • C. Water under the bridge has dried up
  • D. Traffic has completely stopped
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Widening is proposed only if the present bridge is insufficient.
Related Question 4
Statement: The bus stop needs a shelter. Which assumption is implicit?
  • A. People waiting there may need protection from sun or rain
  • B. Buses should stop running
  • C. Shelters increase speed of buses
  • D. No one waits at bus stops
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A shelter is useful only if waiting passengers need protection.
Related Question 5
Statement: The cinema should add more online booking slots. Which assumption is implicit?
  • A. Many customers prefer booking tickets online
  • B. Cinemas should remove seats
  • C. Counters should be shut forever
  • D. No one buys tickets
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
More online slots are useful only if many customers want them.