[Solved] Statement: "Dear readers, avoid believing every piece of news on social media."Assumptions:1️⃣ Social media always spreads false information.2️⃣ Some news online may not be trustworthy.... | Reasoning Ability

Reasoning Ability - Statement & Assumption

Statement: "Dear readers, avoid believing every piece of news on social media."
Assumptions:
1️⃣ Social media always spreads false information.
2️⃣ Some news online may not be trustworthy.
Which assumption(s) is/are implicit?

ANeither 1 nor 2

BOnly 1

COnly 2

DBoth 1 and 2

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the caution
The message warns against blind belief, not total distrust.
Step 2: Evaluate assumptions
Assumption 1 — all social media false — extreme.
Assumption 2 — some content unreliable — implicit.
Final Answer:
Only 2 is implicit. → Option C
Quick Check:
Moderate warnings imply partial, not complete, untruth ✅

Quick Trick: Be alert for exaggerations like ‘always’ or ‘never’.

Common Mistakes:

Choosing extreme interpretations.

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