LSAT 128 | Section 1 | Reading Comprehension: Q25

RC Question 25 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Which one of the following most accurately describes …

DISCUSSION: There aren’t many obvious or strong indicators that the author loves or hates their work. But he does seem to take it seriously and generally believe in it.

When first reading the question, you wouldn’t know that all answer choices address the last paragraph. They all address:

1. Does the author believe numerous unstable systems exist?
2. Does the author think their existence would challenge a core scientific principle?

The last paragraph answers this, so go back to quickly skim it. The first sentence suggests that similar systems probably exist, and the last sentence says if they do, a fundamental scientific principle would need to be questioned. So while he’s not claiming absolute certainty, he does seem to be persuaded by Sommerer and Ott.

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1. He’s not skeptical of their existence, he believes in it.
2. First part is too strong, he’s not convinced of their existence. Second part is too weak, he’s not unsure of their impact.
3. The first part is too strong. He’s not convinced.
4. The second part is too weak, he’s not unsure of the impact.
5. CORRECT. Both of the parts align. He is persuaded of the possibility of their existence, and he’s confident that this existence would question the principle of replication.