Q. Statement: Money is the root cause of all the problems in a family.
Assumptions:

I. Every problem is caused by something.
II. There are always some problems in a family.

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Q. Statement: An advertisement: "Our shoes are for the rich."
Assumptions:

I. Many people like to be labelled as rich.
II. One can't become rich unless one has that brand of shoes.

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Q. Statement: In view of the violent situation due to students' agitation the state government has decided to close down all the educational institutions in the state for two weeks with immediate effect.
Assumptions:

I. The students' agitation may subside after two weeks.
II. The students may not find a place to come further and continue agitation after the closure of the educational institutions.

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Q. Statement: The taste of food contributes to the intake of nourishment which is essential for the survival of human beings.
Assumptions:

I. Human beings take food for the enjoyment of its taste.
II. Human beings experience the taste of food.

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Q. Statement: The economic prosperity of any nation is dependent on the quality of its human resources.
Assumptions:

I. It is possible to measure the quality of human resources of a nation.
II. Achieving economic prosperity is a cherished goal of every nation.

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Q. Statement: "Two months ago, it was announced that Central Government pensioners would get dearness relief with immediate effect but till date, banks have not credited the arrears." - A statement from a Pensioners' Forum.
Assumptions:

I. Most of the banks normally take care of the pensioners.
II. Two months time is sufficient for the government machinery to move and give effect to pensioners.

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Q. Statement: "If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmers would be in trouble this year."
Assumptions:

I. Timely rain is essential for farming.
II. Most farmers are generally dependent on rains.

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Q. Statement: The higher echelons of any organization are expected to be models of observational learning and should not be considered as merely sources of reward and punishments.
Assumptions:

I. Employees are likely to be sensitive enough to learn by observing the behaviour of their bosses.
II. Normally bosses are considered as sources of reward and punishment.

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Q. Statement: The new education policy envisages major modifications in the education system.
Assumptions:

I. Present education system is inconsistent with national needs.
II. Present education system needs change.

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Q. Statement: "Fly X airways whenever you decide to go places. Our fares are less than train fares."- An advertisement.
Assumptions:

I. People prefer to travel by air when the fares are reasonable.
II. The fares of other airlines are costlier than those of X airways.

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Q. Statement: "The programme will start at 6 p.m. but you can come there up to 7 p.m. or so and still there is no problem."
Assumptions:

I. The programme will continue even after 7 p.m.
II. The programme may not even start by that time.

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Q. Statement: An advertisement: If you want to follow the footprints of an ideal leader, wear 'X' brand of shoes.
Assumptions:

I. Most people like to become ideal leaders.
II. One can't become ideal leader unless one wears X brand of shoes.

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Q. Statement: "Though the candidates have been instructed to bring pencils, yet provide some pencils with each invigilator." - An instruction to test administration staff.
Assumptions:

I. Pencils are in short supply.
II. All the candidates will bring the pencil.

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Q. Statement: "If you want timely completion of work, provide independent cabins," - An employee tells the Director of a Company.
Assumptions:

I. There are not enough cabins.
II. Others' presence hinders timely completion of work.

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Q. Statement: No regular funds have been provided for welfare activities in this year's budget of the factory.
Assumptions:

I. The factory does not desire to carry out welfare this year.
II. Budgetary provision is necessary for carrying put welfare activities.

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Q. Statement: The host in one of the popular T.V. programmes announced that the channel will contact the viewers between 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on weekdays and the lucky ones will be given fabulous prizes.
Assumptions:

I. The people may remain indoors to receive the phone call.
II. More people may start watching the programme.

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Q. Statement: The electric supply corporation has decided to open a few more collection centres in the business district area.
Assumptions:

I. The people in the area may welcome the decision.
II. Henceforth there may be less time required by the customers for paying electricity bill.

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Q. Statement: The office building needs repairing just as urgently as it needs internal as well as external painting.
Assumptions:

I. Efficiency of people working in the office cannot be improved unless office building is repaired.
II. Repairing and painting of office building require funds.

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Q. Statement: The private bus service in the city has virtually collapsed because of the ongoing strike of its employees.
Assumptions:

I. Going on strikes has become the right of every employee.
II. People no more require the services of private bus operators.

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Q. Statement: Neither fascism nor communism has any chance of succeeding in America.
Assumptions:

I. American people are strongly in favour of preserving the rights of the individual.
II. Americans have so far not suffered any pangs of poverty or deprivation.

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