Practice mode Critical Reasoning

Statement: “The main market road will be closed for repairs next week, so shoppers should use the bypass.” Which assumption is implicit in the statement?

Correct answer B. The bypass will be usable by shoppers next week

Explanation

Advising shoppers to use the bypass only makes sense if the bypass is open and usable during the repair week. The cost of repairs and shoppers' preferences are not assumed.

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