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preptest 141 (preptest 73), rc1, passage 1
summary
understanding how to approach inference questions on the lsat involves discerning the author's likely beliefs based on passage content, using evidence to support answer choices.
- inference questions require proving what the author would believe, often necessitating a process of elimination among answer choices.
- a common trap in these questions is extreme interpretations of the author's views, which should be avoided.
- the correct answer is supported by direct evidence from the passage, as demonstrated with answer choice b regarding species' adaptation.
- incorrect answers often misrepresent the author's views, are too extreme, or mix familiar concepts without proving a point.
chapters
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approaching inference questions
00:42
identifying and avoiding traps
01:51
analyzing incorrect answers