Statement: "Water usage should be limited per household."Assumption:
Correct answer: A. Water is being wasted
- A. Water is being wasted
- B. People don't drink water
- C. Only rich waste water
- D. Limiting helps the poor
Explanation
The correct assumption is that water is being wasted. The statement suggests limiting water usage per household, which implies that the current pattern of usage is inefficient or excessive. Option A captures this assumption directly. Option B is incorrect because water consumption for drinking is essential and unrelated to the concept of wastage. Option C is incorrect as the statement does not address socioeconomic distinctions in water usage. Option D is incorrect because the assumption focuses on wastage, not on economic assistance or benefits to the poor.
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