#9 - Local, Must Be True

[Dave Killoran]

Complete Question Explanation
(The complete setup for this game can be found here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=16326)

The correct answer choice is (E)

After making our inference about G and T at the start of the game, this is the question we have been waiting for. If G is in group 3, then according to our inference T must be in group 1. Since this is a “must be true” question and one of our initial inferences applies, immediately scan the answer choices to see if “T is in group 1” appears among the answer choices. Answer choice (E) reflects the inference and is thus correct. This question acts as a separator among test takers. Those who have truly understood the grouping principle present in this game will likely answer the question in under 15 seconds, leaving them extra time to attack the more difficult questions in the section. Remember, if a question stem leads you to an immediate inference, scan the answer choices quickly to see whether or not that inference appears.