'People in Australia generally speak English.' Which one is the correct inference?
ARosy speaks English, so she is from Australia
BRahim knows English, so he is going to Australia
CRahul has been living in Australia, so he most probably can speak English ✓ Correct
DRamesh does not know English, so he cannot talk to anyone in Australia
Correct answer: (C) Rahul has been living in Australia, so he most probably can speak English
Explanation
The sound inference is that Rahul, living in Australia, most probably speaks English.
The premise is only a general tendency, that Australians usually speak English.
A general 'most' claim supports a probable, not a certain, conclusion.
Living in Australia makes it likely, though not sure, that Rahul speaks English.
Matching a hedged conclusion to a general premise is the correct inference.
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