LSAT 10 – Section 4 – Question 11
LSAT 10 - Section 4 - Question 11
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+LR
| Strengthen +Streng | A
95%
163
B
1%
154
C
1%
149
D
1%
159
E
2%
153
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+Easier | 148.216 +SubsectionMedium |
This is a strengthening question: Which one of the following, if true, provides the most support for the argument in the passage?
The first thing we learn is that Zeria is severing its diplomatic relations with Nandalo ostensibly because of its human rights violations. However, hypocritically, Zeria continues to maintain relations with countries known to have a far worse human rights record than Nandalo. Based on this, the author concludes that this decision to sever diplomatic ties cannot be because of Zeria’s commitment to human rights. We are essentially being given an explanation for an event, that Zeria cut ties because of human rights violations, and being asked to support the conclusion that this explanation is not true. In this case I think it might be helpful to treat this like a weakening question; we want to weaken a hypothesis, so introducing an alternate hypothesis would be a great answer! Let’s see our options:
Correct Answer Choice (A) This gives Zeria another motivation to sever diplomatic ties, and consequently is an excellent alternate hypothesis. Zeria cut ties because of foreign pressure, not human rights violations.
Answer Choice (B) This does nothing to support that Zeria had other motives.
Answer Choice (C) Who cares what countries have expressed concern about.
Answer Choice (D) This doesn’t provide any support that Zeria didn’t sever diplomatic ties because of human rights violations.
Answer Choice (E) Who cares about the opposition party’s policy. Why did the government of Zeria sever diplomatic relations?
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Section 1 - Logical Reasoning
- Question 01
- Question 02
- Question 03
- Question 04
- Question 05
- Question 06
- Question 07
- Question 08
- Question 09
- Question 10
- Question 11
- Question 12
- Question 13
- Question 14
- Question 15
- Question 16
- Question 17
- Question 18
- Question 19
- Question 20
- Question 21
- Question 22
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- Question 24
- Question 25
Section 2 - Logic Games
Section 3 - Reading Comprehension
- Passage 1 – Passage
- Passage 1 – Questions
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- Passage 3 – Passage
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- Passage 4 – Passage
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