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Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14496)
The correct answer choice is (C)
Generally, the purpose of any given section in a passage is to develop the main point in some way,
either directly or indirectly. The author does not simply give the experts in the third paragraph
a rubber stamp of approval; in the fourth paragraph the author suggests that the experts need to
consider the actions of donors as well as relief agencies, which elaborates the situation. Select a
response that captures that sense of addition.
Answer choice (A): The author states only that historically donors have had a certain behavior.
That does not imply that donors resist change. In fact, since this passage simply concerns
recommendations for a new approach, it is fairly reasonable to believe that donors have simply not
had the opportunity to adapt their behavior to these new ideas.
Answer choice (B): The author does not attempt to set up a confl ict between donors and victims,
so this response is unjustifi ed and incorrect. Furthermore, the author never directly discussed the
“needs” of donors.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice. The experts have recommended that
communities formulate plans that will allow relief agencies to better assist, but the author points out
that the experts need to consider how the relief agencies will fi nance their response. The function of
the fourth paragraph is to suggest an additional consideration, and this response adequately states
that consideration.
Answer choice (D): The passage never set up any confl ict between organizations, so this response
is incorrect. You need to remember that the problems discussed in the passage are due to a lack of
communication and planning, and not to any inherent confl icts between the goals of each group or
organization (goals which, appropriately, are related to providing assistance to those in need).
Answer choice (E): The author does not “concede” that the reforms are unlikely, and does not state
that donors will not respond. The author uses the last paragraph to illustrate what donors need to do,
not to suggest that donors will not oblige.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14496)
The correct answer choice is (C)
Generally, the purpose of any given section in a passage is to develop the main point in some way,
either directly or indirectly. The author does not simply give the experts in the third paragraph
a rubber stamp of approval; in the fourth paragraph the author suggests that the experts need to
consider the actions of donors as well as relief agencies, which elaborates the situation. Select a
response that captures that sense of addition.
Answer choice (A): The author states only that historically donors have had a certain behavior.
That does not imply that donors resist change. In fact, since this passage simply concerns
recommendations for a new approach, it is fairly reasonable to believe that donors have simply not
had the opportunity to adapt their behavior to these new ideas.
Answer choice (B): The author does not attempt to set up a confl ict between donors and victims,
so this response is unjustifi ed and incorrect. Furthermore, the author never directly discussed the
“needs” of donors.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer choice. The experts have recommended that
communities formulate plans that will allow relief agencies to better assist, but the author points out
that the experts need to consider how the relief agencies will fi nance their response. The function of
the fourth paragraph is to suggest an additional consideration, and this response adequately states
that consideration.
Answer choice (D): The passage never set up any confl ict between organizations, so this response
is incorrect. You need to remember that the problems discussed in the passage are due to a lack of
communication and planning, and not to any inherent confl icts between the goals of each group or
organization (goals which, appropriately, are related to providing assistance to those in need).
Answer choice (E): The author does not “concede” that the reforms are unlikely, and does not state
that donors will not respond. The author uses the last paragraph to illustrate what donors need to do,
not to suggest that donors will not oblige.