Statement: Study hard or else you will fail.
Assumptions:
I. Those who do not study hard will fail.
II. Those who study hard will pass.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
An assumption is an unstated premise on which the speaker bases their statement.
• Assumption I: The statement warns, "Study hard or else you will fail." This warning is based on the presumption that not studying hard leads to failure. Therefore, Assumption I is implicit.
• Assumption II: The statement only warns about the consequence of not studying hard (failure). It does not necessarily guarantee that studying hard guarantees passing. Therefore, Assumption II is not implicit.
Hence, only assumption I is implicit.