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preptest 141 (preptest 73), rc1, passage 1
summary
the content focuses on strategies for tackling detail questions on the lsat, emphasizing the importance of directly referenced information in the passage for selecting the correct answer.
- detail questions on the lsat are akin to an easter egg hunt, requiring test-takers to find specific information mentioned in the passage.
- the correct answer to a detail question is always something that was explicitly stated in the passage.
- using an example question about why mammals were able to survive catastrophic environmental changes, the explanation demonstrates how to identify the correct answer by referring back to the passage.
- incorrect answers often include plausible but unsupported statements, highlighting the necessity of basing answers strictly on the passage content.
- the example provided illustrates that the correct answer (mammals were relatively small) is directly supported by the passage, unlike the other options.
chapters
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understanding detail questions
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eliminating incorrect answers