Tips To Solve Statement & Assumption Questions

Below are the list of tips to solve the statement and assumption questions:

1. Don’t rush through the assertion questions, you may not be able to answer it correctly. 

2. Assumption will be always Indefinite & Encouraging in nature.

Case 1: When assumption will be wrong.

a) If the statement is containing words like each, only, any, all, every, why, what, these, therefore, but, definitely, and certainly.
b) If it is talking about past and future.

For Example:

Sentence:  Everybody loves reading Gita.

Assumptions: 
(I)   Gita is the only spiritual material.
(II) Not a single person loves reading any other material.

A.  Only assumption I is implicit
B.  Only assumption II is implicit
C.  Either I or II is implicit
D.  Neither I nor II is implicit
E.   Both I and II are implicit

Answer: D

According to the above-given case, by reading the assumptions neither (I) nor (II) can be reasonably drawn from the given statement. 

Case 2: When assumption will be true.

a) If it is containing the words like many, some, much, and to large extent.
b) If it is conveying the message of advertisement, appeal, and notice.
c) If it is talking about social welfare, govt policies, etc.

For Example: 

Statement: Do not throw the garbage outside the dustbin. 

Assumptions:
(I)   It is possible to throw the garbage outside the dustbin.
(II) Such warning will have some effect.

A.  Only assumption I is implicit
B.  Only assumption II is implicit
C.  Either I or II is implicit
D.  Neither I nor II is implicit
E.   Both I and II are implicit

Answer: E

If it was not possible to throw the garbage outside the dustbin, there would be no need for the notice. Hence,(I) is implicitly true. 
Likewise, the notice would not be placed if the warning would have no impact. Hence, (II) is also implicit.
So, the correct answer is E.

3. Repetition is certainly not implicit. 

4. Try not to be too logical with the statements. The assumption must only be made based on the given information in the statement. 

5. Common assumptions can always be followed but do not align the general information with the given assumptions.

6. Use the elimination method if you are unable to apprehend the answer.

Statement and Assumption in Logical Reasoning is the most generally asked topic in competitive exams. The fundamental behind such topics is to test the applicant’s critical thinking skills. There are number of statement and assumption questions asked in the various exams like SSC, Banking, etc. One should well prepare these topics because these questions are scoring and time-saving as well. 
Aspirants must practice the given statement and assumption questions. The following article has covered all the concepts and tips and tricks related to statements and assumptions.