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PrepTest 73, Passage 1, Question 4


Carl Pyrdum
Lesson by Carl Pyrdum
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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
00:00
Approaching Inference Questions
00:42
Identifying and Avoiding Traps
01:51
Analyzing Incorrect Answers