LSAT 130 | Section 2 | Reading Comprehension: Q6

RC Question 6 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: According to the passage, which one of the following was an element in the transformation of archaeology in the past century?

DISCUSSION: The transformation of archaeology was discussed in the second half of the second paragraph, in lines 26-41. Before looking at the answers, you should re-skim the relevant lines to load the information into your head. This will let you identify right answers and avoid being tempted by trap answers.

The main thing mentioned is that archaeologists now preserve all items. See lines 33-36.

CODE: line reference guidance.

___________

1. The passage actually didn’t mention an increased interest in ancient crafts specifically. Lines 31-33 just mention that archaeology is now interested in knowledge about all aspects of past cultures.
2. Textile experts’ preservation techniques weren’t mentioned.
3. I don’t believe restoration of damaged artifacts was ever mentioned. The innovative methods involved re-creating ancient equipment. That’s not restoration.
4. This was a result of the changes in archaeology. The shirt was found because archaeologists started keeping all items.
5. CORRECT. This is in lines 33-36. And also lines 8-11 for cross reference. Archaeologists used to throw lots of things away, but now they preserve everything.