june 2007, passage 2, question 12
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preptest 123 (june 2007), rc2, passage 2
summary
the content provides an in-depth analysis of a specific lsat question type, focusing on inference questions related to authors' agreement on a topic, illustrated through a question on musical capacity in humans.
- inference questions require identifying points of agreement between authors, specifically concerning musical capacity in humans.
- answer choices are analyzed to determine which one both authors would likely agree on, based on their discussions on the evolution of music and brain size.
- the correct answer (c) is identified through a process of elimination and detailed examination of each author's viewpoint on the relationship between music and evolutionary increases in brain size.
- other answer choices are systematically evaluated and dismissed based on the absence of consensus between the authors or lack of relevant information in the passages.
chapters
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understanding inference questions
00:27
analyzing answer choices
01:10
identifying the correct answer
01:54
evaluating incorrect options