june 2007, passage 3, question 19
summary
the essence of tackling inference questions on the lsat involves a meticulous process of elimination and research within the passage to substantiate one of the answer choices as definitively true.
- inference questions require identifying sufficient information in the passage to prove an answer choice true, despite it not being explicitly stated.
- a careful examination of each answer choice through the lens of the passage content is necessary, with a particular caution against extreme language that demands substantial evidence.
- the correct answer often closely rephrases information found in the passage, as demonstrated with the example where control over access to a document implies distribution.
- incorrect answers typically present concepts not discussed or directly contradicted by the passage, highlighting the importance of thorough passage comprehension.
- the process involves not only finding the correct answer but also understanding why other options are incorrect, enhancing overall reasoning skills.
chapters
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understanding inference questions
00:27
process of elimination strategy
01:00
identifying the correct answer
01:24
analyzing incorrect answers
