Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, is a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the statement and decide which of the given assumptions is implicit. Statement: Most rural folks are uneducated and therefore superstitious. Assumption: I. Education increases rational thinking. II. Rural folks don’t go to school.

  1. If only assumption I is implicit.

  2. If only assumption II is implicit.

  3. If both I and II are implicit.

  4. If neither I nor II is implicit.
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Explanation

Assumption I supports the basic conclusion that is drawn in the statement and is hence implied but Assumption II is something that we cannot make a judgement about since it is incorrect  to say that rural folk do not go to school.

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