LSAT 19, Reading Comprehension, Q21, LSATHacks

RC Question 21 Explanation, by LSATHacks

DISCUSSION: I disagree with the emphasis of the correct answer choice, even though I still chose it. I’ll use this question as an example of how to solve a question you don’t fully agree with.

A, C and E are false. This should be the first test on a must be true question.

That left only B and D to choose from. D didn’t even mention Williams, who was a major part of the passage.

That left B. That answer does broadly get things right, I only disagree with the emphasis.

So by carefully eliminating wrong answers, it becomes easier to see which answer choice is best, even if you like none of them.

___________

1. This isn’t true. In lines 30-31, we see that Eltis didn’t believe in the liberal interpretation.
2. CORRECT. I don’t like this answer very much, but it’s the best there is. I would change the emphasis, and argue that the main point is: “Eltis and Drescher criticize Williams theory, though Williams is partly correct.” (Lines 58-62 show that Williams is partly right)
3. The author never said whether Drescher or Eltis was more convincing.
4. This is true, but the passage has talks about many other things. The main point is that Drescher and Eltis reinterpret abolition and partly support Williams theory.
5. This isn’t true. Drescher disagrees with Williams entirely, and Eltis only partly supports him (lines 58-62).

Hi, I'm Graeme Blake

Founder of LSAThacks; I scored a 177 on the LSAT.

I created the LSAT Mastery Seminars, which are part of the Ultimate LSAT Prep Bundle

If you like the explanations you're reading I'm 100% confident you'll enjoy the courses. Satisfaction guaranteed.

---------
Updates:

For updates, sign up for my email list. I update whenever I have new posts.