LSAT 128 | Section 1 | Reading Comprehension: Q11

RC Question 11 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Which one of the following sentences could most logically …

DISCUSSION: You can’t really predict this, so the best approach is to skim the end of the last paragraph for its content and purpose. The last two sentences say:

1. Some aspects of bankruptcy still include some punishment, but not at all to the same degree as before
2. Today’s laws are aimed to restore bankrupt entities back to economic health and provide creditors with the best chance at collecting

You should evaluate the answer choices to see if they fit in with this content, structure and purpose. It should not introduce an entirely different topic or be inconsistent with the argument. So, we can expect it to address something regarding either the move away from punishment or the goals of modern bankruptcy laws.

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1. What? This doesn’t fit at all.
2. CORRECT. This is consistent with the structure, content, and purpose of the end of the last paragraph.
3. The passage never addresses criminal law. Besides, this is an absurd statement. Why would anyone conclude anything about crimes like murder or assault based on bankruptcy?
4. The entire passage is spent arguing that remedial measures are better and serve the interests of most people (not just creditors). Why would the final sentence conclude something different?
5. This was never claimed.