Practice mode Critical Reasoning

Statement: Ayesha tells her brother, “Take an umbrella; the forecast says heavy rain this afternoon.” Which assumption is implicit in the statement?

Correct answer B. The weather forecast is reasonably reliable

Explanation

Ayesha bases her advice on the forecast, so she assumes the forecast can be trusted to some degree. Yesterday's weather and her brother's habits play no part in her reasoning.

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