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Statement-Assumption - Intermediate Level: hidden premises INTERMEDIATE

Quick mental agility ★ session: 20 intermediate-level statement-assumption questions. Worksheet 17 of 30 - Focus: hidden premises. Practice unstated beliefs, presupposed facts, implied conditions with instant feedback. Great for mid-level students needing moderate complexity with mixed patterns practice.

📝 Worksheet 17 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Intermediate level

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Worksheet 17 of 30 (56% complete)

Question 1

Argument: To get an A in this course, you must complete all assignments and score above 90% on the final exam. Assumption: 'Scoring above 90% on the final exam is necessary for an A' Is this assumption necessary, sufficient, both, or neither for the argument's conclusion?
Necessary: Also explicitly required by the statement
assumption, necessary, sufficient, logic

Question 2

Argument: We should hire Maria as our lead developer because she has 10 years of experience in our industry. Consider the assumption: 'The salary budget can accommodate her' If we negate this assumption (assume the opposite), does it break the argument?
Yes — If we can't afford her, the recommendation fails

Negation test: If 'The salary budget cannot accommodate her' then the argument 'fails'.
assumption, negation, test, validity

Question 3

Statement: Since it rained yesterday, the cricket match must have been cancelled. Evaluate this assumption: 'Rain always leads to cricket match cancellation' Is this assumption valid?
Invalid - matches can continue in light rain
assumption, validity, evaluation

Question 4

Statement: The company's profits will increase if they expand to international markets. What is the primary assumption underlying this statement?
The statement implicitly assumes that international demand exists for their products, which is crucial for the conclusion to be valid.
assumption, implicit, analysis

Question 5

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: 'Meeting all three conditions is sufficient for presidency' Is this assumption necessary, sufficient, both, or neither for the argument's conclusion?
Not necessarily true: You also need to win the election - these are necessary but not sufficient
assumption, necessary, sufficient, logic

Question 6

Statement: To solve unemployment, the government should provide free technical training programs and guarantee job placement for all participants. Which assumption is most fundamental to this argument?
While the statement makes multiple assumptions, 'Unemployment is primarily due to skill gaps' is the most fundamental because without it, the entire premise of the solution becomes questionable.
assumption, multiple, complex

Question 7

Statement: The city should ban private vehicles during weekdays and promote electric buses to reduce air pollution and improve public health. Which assumption is most fundamental to this argument?
While the statement makes multiple assumptions, 'Private vehicles are major pollution sources' is the most fundamental because without it, the entire premise of the solution becomes questionable.
assumption, multiple, complex

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Argument: To get an A in this course, you must complete all assignments and score above 90% on the final exam. Assumption: 'Completing all assignments is necessary for an A' Is this assumption necessary, sufficient, both, or neither for the argument's conclusion?
Necessary: The statement explicitly says 'must complete' indicating it's required
assumption, necessary, sufficient, logic

Question 11

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 resident for 14 years is necessary' Is this assumption necessary, sufficient, both, or neither for the argument's conclusion?
Necessary: Constitutional requirement
assumption, necessary, sufficient, logic

Question 12

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 13

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 and diet together are sufficient for weight loss' Is this assumption necessary, sufficient, both, or neither for the argument's conclusion?
Sufficient: The argument implies that doing both will achieve weight loss
assumption, necessary, sufficient, logic

Question 14

Statement: The company's profits will increase if they expand to international markets. What is the primary assumption underlying this statement?
The statement implicitly assumes that international demand exists for their products, which is crucial for the conclusion to be valid.
assumption, implicit, analysis

Question 15

Argument: The new traffic light at Main Street will reduce accidents because it will control the previously dangerous intersection. Consider the assumption: 'Drivers will obey the traffic light' If we negate this assumption (assume the opposite), does it break the argument?
Yes — If drivers ignore it, the light won't reduce accidents

Negation test: If 'Drivers will NOT obey the traffic light' then the argument 'fails'.
assumption, negation, test, validity

Question 16

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 17

Statement: Nuclear energy is safer than coal power, therefore we should build more nuclear plants. What hidden premise must be true for this argument to be valid?
The argument implicitly assumes that safety is the primary criterion for energy policy decisions, which may not always be true.
assumption, premise, hidden

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 public systems are efficient, which is necessary for the argument to be valid.
assumption, identification, basic

Question 19

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

Question 20

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
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