Question

Statement: Give this packet to Mr. X at his residence and return immediately. In case you are likely to be late inform me - Mr. A tells his clerk.
Assumptions:
I. The clerk never informs about his late coming.
II. The clerk may not obey Mr. As instructions.
III. The clerk may not inform his late coming unless instructed.

• A. Only I and II are implicit
• B. Only II and III are implicit
• C. Only I and III are implicit
• D. Only III is implicit
• E. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Only III is implicit

Clearly, the statement is merely a reminder. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the clerk is expected to execute his boss' order. So, II is not implicit. Also, a hunch that the clerk may not inform about his late coming has led Mr. A to instruct the clerk to do so. So, III is implicit.