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Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=10510)
The correct answer choice is (B)
This question asks us to identify an inference related to the use of proverbs. Due to the relatively general nature of the question, both the second and the third paragraphs can be used to confirm the correct answer choice.
Answer choice (A): This is the Opposite answer. The second paragraph clearly states that proverb use is shaped by the larger community with which the individual interacts. We can infer from this that proverbs are often used to reinforce community-approved norms.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. Since communities shape proverb use (lines 13-18), the use of proverbs depends, at least in part, on the community in which they are used.
Answer choice (C): Although the regulation of peer-group relationship is a notable use of proverbs in Mexican American communities, it is unclear whether this is the most frequent use of proverbs in these communities. This answer choice contains an exaggeration.
Answer choice (D): Read carefully! Proverbs are often used in the instruction of the young, but not necessarily to help teach them languages.
Answer choice (E): This answer choice is too broad and falls outside the scope of the discussion. Although the educational use of proverbs in Mexican American communities has more than one purpose, we cannot extrapolate that this is usually the case whenever proverbs are used as an educational tool.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=10510)
The correct answer choice is (B)
This question asks us to identify an inference related to the use of proverbs. Due to the relatively general nature of the question, both the second and the third paragraphs can be used to confirm the correct answer choice.
Answer choice (A): This is the Opposite answer. The second paragraph clearly states that proverb use is shaped by the larger community with which the individual interacts. We can infer from this that proverbs are often used to reinforce community-approved norms.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. Since communities shape proverb use (lines 13-18), the use of proverbs depends, at least in part, on the community in which they are used.
Answer choice (C): Although the regulation of peer-group relationship is a notable use of proverbs in Mexican American communities, it is unclear whether this is the most frequent use of proverbs in these communities. This answer choice contains an exaggeration.
Answer choice (D): Read carefully! Proverbs are often used in the instruction of the young, but not necessarily to help teach them languages.
Answer choice (E): This answer choice is too broad and falls outside the scope of the discussion. Although the educational use of proverbs in Mexican American communities has more than one purpose, we cannot extrapolate that this is usually the case whenever proverbs are used as an educational tool.