LSAT 114 | Section 3 | Reading Comprehension: Q18

RC Question 18 Explanation

DISCUSSION: Abrams’ method is described in lines 49-54. You should read those lines once or twice before looking at the answers. Then eliminate wrong answers by checking to see if they contradict any of the criteria.

Broadly speaking, the right answer should consider both social forces and an important individual. The answer should mention the consequences the event will have for each.

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1. CORRECT. This report talks about social forces and an individual. Then it does step 4, which is to think about the consequences of the bill for society and for individuals. 
2. This doesn’t mention social forces.
3. This doesn’t describe social forces.
4. This doesn’t describe social forces.
5. This doesn’t mention an important person. And it should have discussed the consequences of the event itself, not some hypothetical situation where the event didn’t happen.