Question

1. it was assumed.

a consumed
b guaranteed
c included
d added up twice
e taken for granted

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "assumed" and the options:

• "consumed" (A) means used up, not related.
• "guaranteed" (B) means ensured, not matching.
• "included" (C) means part of, not the same.
• "added up twice" (D) is about calculation, irrelevant.
• "taken for granted" (E) means to assume something is true without proof, which matches "assumed" in meaning.

Answer:

E. taken for granted