LSAT 101 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q6

LR Question 6 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Several excellent candidates have been proposed for the…

QUESTION TYPE: Flawed Reasoning

CONCLUSION: Jones is the best candidate.

REASONING: Jones has unique qualifications.

ANALYSIS: There are a few problems. First, everyone might have a unique set of qualifications. Second, Jones might have terrible, unique qualifications. No one said Jones was good.

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1. Flattery? Only Jones was complimented, but the author isn’t trying to convince Jones.
2. No opposing position is mentioned, or refuted. We’re never given any argument in favor of the other candidates.
3. CORRECT. Everyone is unique, and every job applicant has unique qualifications.
4. There’s no universal claim. The claim is very specific: for this particular job, Jones is the best.
5. Jones is certainly unique. Every person is unique, so it’s not just a term that applies to groups.

Recap: The question begins with “Several excellent candidates have been proposed for the”. It is a Flawed Reasoning question. Learn more about LSAT Flaw questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.