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preptest 123 (june 2007), lr1
summary
the essence of the content revolves around dissecting an inference question on the lsat, illustrating the process of deducing the correct answer by thoroughly understanding the information provided and identifying the answer that can be conclusively proven.
- inference questions require a deep understanding of the information presented and finding an answer that can be absolutely proven.
- the passage discusses how the lack of news coverage and the secretive nature of local politics contribute to politicians feeling isolated, which in turn reduces positive feedback from residents and discourages their participation in politics.
- answer choice analysis demonstrates the importance of avoiding assumptions, recognizing the scope of the argument, and identifying statements that are too extreme or go beyond the information given.
- the correct answer (d) is identified by closely aligning with the information provided, suggesting that more frequent coverage of local politics would address one source of discouragement for resident participation.
chapters
00:00
understanding inference questions
00:21
analyzing the passage
01:35
evaluating answer choices
03:09
identifying the correct answer