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PrepTest 73, Passage 4, Question 24


Carl Pyrdum
Lesson by Carl Pyrdum
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Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach comparative questions on the LSAT, specifically focusing on identifying the relationship between two passages or parts of passages.
  • Comparative questions require understanding the relationship between passages, often before looking at the question itself.
  • The example discussed contrasts the entirety of one passage with a part of another, highlighting a unique case of comparison.
  • The correct relationship identified is that one passage presents a theory which supports the argument made in a part of the other passage.
  • Incorrect answer choices are analyzed, demonstrating common pitfalls such as misinterpreting the intent or content of the passages.
  • The analysis concludes with the selection of the correct answer based on the alignment of theoretical principles with practical application.
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Understanding Comparative Questions
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Analyzing the Relationship