C. THE UNSTATED ASSUMPTION THAT CONNECTS THE PREMISE TO THE CONCLU...

37. c. The unstated assumption that connects the premise to the conclusion in this argument is thatGrammy nominations and record sales are accurate measures of an artist’s greatness. Obviously, this isa highly debatable assumption, but it does provide the necessary link between the premise and theconclusion. The success of Jones’s previous albums (choice a) and his next album (choice c) are irrele-vant to the conclusion, which is focused on his success today. Jones may or may not win thoseGrammy awards (choice d), but that is essentially irrelevant as well; it does not logically connect thepremise to the conclusion. Jones’s popularity with both fans and critics (choice e) is important, but itlikewise does not provide a logical connection.