Statement and Assumption: A Comprehensive Guide to Logical Reasoning

Introduction 

In questions related to statements and assumptions, a statement is given as a fact, and the candidates need to pick the assumption based on what is logically correct and what is the most appropriate. Statement and assumption questions can help a candidate score more if they are answered correctly, but if they are not answered correctly, they may lose the question and get negative markings. It is important to practise more such questions and to understand the rules of statements and assumptions. In this article, we will discuss in detail how we can answer such questions, along with some sample questions.

The rules of statement and assumption:

1. The assumption is always in a positive tone and it is always indefinite.

1. When certain words appear in the assumption, it is evident that the assumption will be false always and those words only. It includes questions indicating words like “what if?” and “why,” etc. Answers indicating words are also included. Therefore, certainly, etc.

1. Certain words imply that the assumption will always be true, for example, to a large extent, much et cetera.

1. There is some action that will always be true if it conveys a message from a government advertisement notice etc.
2. Another option will always be true if it is talking about positive social welfare or any government policies.
3. An assumption will always be false if it talks about the past and future.
4. An assumption is always true if it includes the phrase “suggestion order request,” but a restatement in an assumption is never true.
5. If a person is present in an examination, it will always be false.

Tips to solve statement and assumption questions in logical reasoning effectively. 

Here are some tips and recommendations to help solve statement and assumption questions effectively.

Many candidates are perplexed by statement and assumption questions, and many candidates try to avoid the topic and its questions. it must be understood that candidates can effectively and correctly solve the questions if they understand the basic concept behind the topic. The list of the tips to solve statement and assumption questions is as follows:

1. Assumptions are always true relative to the statement, so read the statement with that approach.
2. It is essential to not be very logical with the statements. The information must be analysed and the assumption should be made only relative to the information in the statement. To avoid complications,
3. It should be understood that the statement should not be aligned with other general knowledge or facts. Common assumptions can be followed.
4. If the answer remains unclear, The elimination method is the best option. Read the statement and the list of assumptions, and you will find that a few of them do not make sense; eliminate them and then choose from the lesser options. This will prove to be the most efficient way.
5. The assumption should be made from the author’s perspective and not the reader’s perspective.
6. And lastly, candidates must always solve statement and assumption questions based on the rules and tips and practise them as much as possible.

Sample questions about statements and assumptions

1. Statement: everyone enjoys reading adventure stories.

            Assumption: a) Only adventure stories are available for reading.

                                    b)No one enjoys reading anything else.

         Answer: Both are incorrect.

2. Statement:  “Join Institute P if you want to study accounting,” Y advises X.

     Assumption: a) Institute P offers excellent accounting instruction.

1. b) X pays attention to Y’s advice.

      Answer: Both are correct. 

3. Statement: Food poisoning is caused by the intake of alcoholic beverages and is quite common in rural areas.

   Assumption 1: In villages and rural areas, there are more unlicensed and unauthorised       booze stores.

   Assumption 2: In villages, the proportion of people who drink alcoholic beverages is substantially higher than in cities.

   1)Assumptions I and II are both true.

   2)The assumption I follow, but neither Assumption I nor Assumption II.

   3)Assumption II is true, but Assumption I is not.

   4)The following is either Assumption I or Assumption II.

Answer: (3) Assumption is the answer. I am the only one that follows.

4. Statement: This year’s summer camp has been cancelled by the school.

    Assumption 1: The institution has received no applications from students interested in attending the summer programme.

    Assumption  2: It has been cancelled due to the extreme heat.

   1) The only assumption that follows is Assumption I.

    2) Assumption II comes after that.

    3) Neither Assumption I nor Assumption II is supported by evidence.

    4) The following is either Assumption I or Assumption II.

    5)  Assumption I and Assumption II are both true.

Answer: (1) Only Assumption I is adhered to.

Conclusion 

As government exams become more trachea and difficult, it is essentially very important to solve as many questions as possible in logical reasoning to score well in its statements and assumptions. It is essentially a very scorable topic given the fact that the basics of it are understood and sample questions are practised often.