Conversation Inferences
XAT 2012 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Medium · Critical Reasoning
Alfredo, Diego and Lionel are discussing Argentinean football. Alfredo: Argentina was a football powerhouse. Diego: Argentina is a football powerhouse. Lionel: Argentina will be a football powerhouse.
Which of the following cannot be inferred from the above conversation?
- A.
Lionel is optimistic about the future.
- B.
Alfredo, Diego and Lionel may disagree on certain things.
- C.
Diego views the present positively.
- D.
Alfredo completely disagrees with Diego.
- E.
Alfredo has positive feelings about the past.
D
Explanation
Alfredo saying "Argentina was a football powerhouse" speaks about the past. It does not mean he completely disagrees with Diego about the present. Hence, D cannot be inferred.
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