LSAT 120 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q14

LR Question 14 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Franklin: The only clue I have as to the identity of the practical…

QUESTION TYPE: Flawed Reasoning

CONCLUSION: The joker is apparently someone other than Miller.

REASONING: The note was not written in Miller’s handwriting.

ANALYSIS: Franklin ignores the possibility that Miller could have disguised her handwriting, or gotten someone else to write the note.

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1. CORRECT. Yes. Miller could still have been in on the prank, but gotten someone else to write the note.
2. Franklin states the handwriting samples were not from the same source (Miller). It is a different claim.
3. Miller was jealous of him. It may not be a great explanation for a prank, but it is an explanation.
4. Franklin makes his argument on the basis of the information he has. It doesn’t matter why he doesn’t have more information.
5. If the handwriting were Miller’s, Franklin might still only have suspected Miller, but sought more information.

Recap: The question begins with “Franklin: The only clue I have as to the identity of the practical”. It is a Flawed Reasoning question. Learn more about LSAT Flaw questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.