Objective

Assess your understanding of how assumptions influence answers.

Directions

Find the possible underlying assumption(s) on EACH side of the following issues.

1. Should race be considered as a factor in college admission?

Answer = Yes
Assumption =

Vs.

Answer =  No
Assumption =

2. Should English be the one and only national language in the United States?

Answer = Yes
Assumption =

Vs.

Answer = No
Assumption =

3. Should Muslim women have to remove their burkas for drivers’ license pictures?

Answer = Yes
Assumption =

Vs.

Answer = No
Assumption =