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Statement-Assumption - Beginner-Intermediate Level: logical assumptions BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

Quick intensive drill ★ session: 20 beginner-intermediate-level statement-assumption questions. Worksheet 7 of 30 - Focus: logical assumptions. Practice logical assumptions, statement analysis, assumption detection with instant feedback. Great for developing students needing building on fundamentals with moderate challenges practice.

📝 Worksheet 7 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Beginner-intermediate level

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Worksheet 7 of 30 (23% complete)

Question 1

Argument: The new traffic light at Main Street will reduce accidents because it will control the previously dangerous intersection. Consider the assumption: 'The light will be properly maintained' If we negate this assumption (assume the opposite), does it break the argument?
Yes — A malfunctioning light could increase accidents

Negation test: If 'The light will NOT be properly maintained' then the argument 'fails'.
assumption, negation, test, validity

Question 2

Argument: To be president of the United States, a person must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident for 14 years. Assumption: 'Being a natural-born citizen is necessary' Is this assumption necessary, sufficient, both, or neither for the argument's conclusion?
Necessary: Constitutional requirement
assumption, necessary, sufficient, logic

Question 3

Statement: The government should increase minimum wage to help reduce poverty. Which of the following is an assumption made in the statement?
The statement assumes that government has authority to set minimum wage, which is necessary for the argument to be valid.
assumption, identification, basic

Question 4

Statement: The government should increase minimum wage to help reduce poverty. Which of the following is an assumption made in the statement?
The statement assumes that government has authority to set minimum wage, which is necessary for the argument to be valid.
assumption, identification, basic

Question 5

Statement: This candidate has 20 years of experience, so they're the best choice for the position. What hidden premise must be true for this argument to be valid?
The argument implicitly assumes that experience duration directly correlates with job performance, which may not always be true.
assumption, premise, hidden

Question 6

Statement: Crime rates decreased after installing more street lights, proving that better lighting reduces crime. Which assumption is most problematic in this causal argument?
The assumption 'Correlation implies causation' is problematic because it establishes causation without ruling out alternative explanations or confounding variables.
assumption, causality, logic

Question 7

Statement: The government should increase minimum wage to help reduce poverty. Which of the following is an assumption made in the statement?
The statement assumes that government has authority to set minimum wage, which is necessary for the argument to be valid.
assumption, identification, basic

Question 8

Argument: The new traffic light at Main Street will reduce accidents because it will control the previously dangerous intersection. Consider the assumption: 'No other intersection changes are needed' If we negate this assumption (assume the opposite), does it break the argument?
No — The light could still reduce accidents even if other changes help too

Negation test: If 'Other intersection changes ARE needed' then the argument 'still could hold'.
assumption, negation, test, validity

Question 9

Statement: The stock market rose today, indicating economic recovery is underway. What hidden premise must be true for this argument to be valid?
The argument implicitly assumes that stock market performance reflects overall economic health, which may not always be true.
assumption, premise, hidden

Question 10

Argument: If you want to lose weight, you should exercise regularly. However, exercise alone isn't enough; you also need a healthy diet. Assumption: 'Exercise alone is sufficient for weight loss' Is this assumption necessary, sufficient, both, or neither for the argument's conclusion?
False: The argument explicitly contradicts this
assumption, necessary, sufficient, logic

Question 11

Statement: Private companies provide better customer service than government organizations. Which of the following is an assumption made in the statement?
The statement assumes that private companies are profit-motivated, which is necessary for the argument to be valid.
assumption, identification, basic

Question 12

Statement: Crime rates decreased after installing more street lights, proving that better lighting reduces crime. Which assumption is most problematic in this causal argument?
The assumption 'Correlation implies causation' is problematic because it establishes causation without ruling out alternative explanations or confounding variables.
assumption, causality, logic

Question 13

Statement: The new drug should be approved for public use since clinical trials showed 95% effectiveness. What is the primary assumption underlying this statement?
The statement implicitly assumes that clinical trials represent real-world conditions, which is crucial for the conclusion to be valid.
assumption, implicit, analysis

Question 14

Argument: We should hire Maria as our lead developer because she has 10 years of experience in our industry. Consider the assumption: 'Maria wants the position' If we negate this assumption (assume the opposite), does it break the argument?
No — Even if she doesn't want it, we could still argue we should hire her (though she'd decline)

Negation test: If 'Maria does NOT want the position' then the argument 'still could hold'.
assumption, negation, test, validity

Question 15

Statement: The restaurant is expensive because it's located in the city center. Evaluate this assumption: 'City center locations have higher operational costs' Is this assumption valid?
Valid - location affects rent and operational expenses
assumption, validity, evaluation

Question 16

Statement: She must be intelligent since she graduated from Harvard. Evaluate this assumption: 'Harvard only admits intelligent students' Is this assumption valid?
Questionable - intelligence has multiple factors
assumption, validity, evaluation

Question 17

Statement: Social media platforms should verify all user accounts to prevent fake news. Which of the following is an assumption made in the statement?
The statement assumes that fake news is a significant problem, which is necessary for the argument to be valid.
assumption, identification, basic

Question 18

Statement: Public transportation reduces traffic congestion in major cities. Which of the following is an assumption made in the statement?
The statement assumes that traffic congestion is problematic, which is necessary for the argument to be valid.
assumption, identification, basic

Question 19

Argument: If you want to lose weight, you should exercise regularly. However, exercise alone isn't enough; you also need a healthy diet. Assumption: 'Regular exercise is necessary for weight loss' Is this assumption necessary, sufficient, both, or neither for the argument's conclusion?
Necessary: The argument states exercise is part of what's needed
assumption, necessary, sufficient, logic

Question 20

Argument: If you want to lose weight, you should exercise regularly. However, exercise alone isn't enough; you also need a healthy diet. Assumption: 'Diet alone is sufficient for weight loss' Is this assumption necessary, sufficient, both, or neither for the argument's conclusion?
Not stated: The argument doesn't claim diet alone works; it says both are needed
assumption, necessary, sufficient, logic
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