Example 6: An advertisement assumption
Last Updated On: Sat Aug 29 2026Statement
Buy the water purifier for cleaner drinking water at home.
Question
Which assumption is implicit?
Options
- Some households may want to improve the cleanliness of their drinking water.
- All tap water is unsafe to drink.
- Every household already owns a water purifier.
Answer
Option 1 is the implicit assumption.
Solution
- The advertisement assumes that cleaner water is a benefit some households value.
- It does not need to claim that all tap water is unsafe.
- Existing ownership would weaken rather than support the sales message.