LSAT 128 | Section 1 | Reading Comprehension: Q9

RC Question 9 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: The primary purpose of the passage is to …

DISCUSSION: Primary purpose questions are quite similar to main point ones. Essentially, try to answer: why is the author telling us all of this?

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1. It doesn’t critique modern laws. Besides, this doesn’t capture the essence of the passage.
2. The primary focus is not on courts.
3. It does argue against a return to punishment, but it doesn’t criticize those who argue for change.
4. There is no suggestion of further improvements.
5. CORRECT. Yes. The author explains what the modern bankruptcy approach is and defends why it’s good.