PrepTest 107
[lcid:3527] Prep Test 107 LSAT — Logical Reasoning — S4
Logical reasoning
Question prompt
Ambiguity inspires interpretation. The
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Why the credited answer is right
Credited answer: D
The notes below walk through why it fits the stem and how to eliminate the rest.
Argument or Facts
Argument
Valid or Flawed
Flawed
Question Type
Argument Structure Questions
Stimulus Summary
Ambiguity inspires interpretation - here’s an example.
Answer Anticipation
In Argument Structure questions, it’s important to focus on the way that the elements interact, and not to try to understand everything in the argument when you can answer the question without doing so.
Here, the argument starts with a generalization. Such statements tend to be conclusions, but they aren’t always. However, this opening line is followed up by a statement that includes “for instance.” That’s a phrase indicating that it’s providing an example for the preceding generalization, making the generalization a main point.
The rest of the stimulus is a part of that example - an extended look at a situation where an ambiguous statement has led to multiple interpretations. As such, we should look for an answer saying that the statement in question - that opening line - is the main point of the argument.
Answer choices
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AIt is used to Remaining source text redacted.
Why choice A is not credited
It’s not a premise, it’s a conclusion backed up by an example. -
BIt is an illustration Remaining source text redacted.
Why choice B is not credited
“We are the measure of all things” is an instance - i.e., and illustration - of the statement in question, not the other way around. -
CIt is compatible with Remaining source text redacted.
Why choice C is not credited
It is the argument’s conclusion, so it’s not compatible with rejecting that conclusion. -
DIt is a view Remaining source text redacted.
Why choice D matches the stem
This is a long-winded way of saying it’s the conclusion. It’s a generalization supported by a specific example. -
EIt sets out a Remaining source text redacted.
Why choice E is not credited
The argument doesn’t even clearly show that this is a problem, let alone attempts to solve it. The Author here may believe that ambiguous language has a place to generate debate or creativity!
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