LSAT 41, Logical Reasoning II, Q24, LSATHacks

LR Question 24 Explanation, by LSATHacks

QUESTION TEXT: Newscaster: In order for the public to participate in a meaningful…

QUESTION TYPE: Parallel Reasoning

CONCLUSION: The public might be able to participate in the current policy debate.

REASONING: Participation requires that the issue be framed in terms the public can understand. The mayor’s speech was framed in terms the public can understand.

ANALYSIS: The mayor’s speech fulfilled a necessary condition for public participation. They won’t necessarily participate, but it’s possible. The roadblock is gone.

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1. This is a good argument, but it’s too good. We’re certain she can’t read Crime and Punishment, while the stimulus is not certain.
2. Same as A; this is too certain.
3. Unfortunately for Hugo, this answer choice does not tell us anything that would help us conclude he won’t confuse his students.
4. A good dictionary was only a necessary condition, not a sufficient condition. This is a flawed argument; we can’t say if Pablo actually discovered the meaning of the words.
5. CORRECT. If Jerome didn’t have warm clothing, he would fail. But since he does have warm clothing, he might succeed.

Recap: The question begins with “Newscaster: In order for the public to participate in a meaningful”. It is a Parallel Reasoning question. Learn more about LSAT Parallel questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.

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