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Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14629)
Passage Organization. The correct answer is (D)
This is a question about the organization of the passage, and these types of questions are often conducive
to prephrasing. Since taking note of the organization is one of our primary tasks when reading a passage,
we should again be aware that in this case, the author defines a concept, presents conflicting viewpoints,
and then offers evaluation in favor of one side of the argument.
Answer choice (A): The passage doesn’t really discuss results; most of the discussion is more
theoretical, dealing with what is likely to happen. Also, although the author does not see these plans as
beneficial, no proposals are offered to improve them.
Answer choice (B): This answer choice is incorrect on two counts. First, the author never compares past
and present phenomena. Second, the author does not approve of the pre-paid legal plans.
Answer choice (C): This answer choice might be very attractive, but it is incorrect. The author does not
discuss a proposal, but rather a course of action that has already been implemented. Further, the author
does not make any recommendations, but rather speculates about the lack of long term benefits likely
to be associated with implementation of this course of action (the use of legal services plans like the
CAW).
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice, as it accurately and completely corresponds
to the presentation of material in the passage. This answer choice underscores the value of a strong
prephrase as well.
Answer choice (E): This answer choice is incorrect, most notably based on its final assertion; the
passage does not end with a presentation of further data, but rather will argumentation about the lack
of benefits likely to be associated with legal plans like the CAW. Further, what the second part of this
answer choice calls “evaluation of the practical value” is more a presentation of both sides of the issue
than an evaluation.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14629)
Passage Organization. The correct answer is (D)
This is a question about the organization of the passage, and these types of questions are often conducive
to prephrasing. Since taking note of the organization is one of our primary tasks when reading a passage,
we should again be aware that in this case, the author defines a concept, presents conflicting viewpoints,
and then offers evaluation in favor of one side of the argument.
Answer choice (A): The passage doesn’t really discuss results; most of the discussion is more
theoretical, dealing with what is likely to happen. Also, although the author does not see these plans as
beneficial, no proposals are offered to improve them.
Answer choice (B): This answer choice is incorrect on two counts. First, the author never compares past
and present phenomena. Second, the author does not approve of the pre-paid legal plans.
Answer choice (C): This answer choice might be very attractive, but it is incorrect. The author does not
discuss a proposal, but rather a course of action that has already been implemented. Further, the author
does not make any recommendations, but rather speculates about the lack of long term benefits likely
to be associated with implementation of this course of action (the use of legal services plans like the
CAW).
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice, as it accurately and completely corresponds
to the presentation of material in the passage. This answer choice underscores the value of a strong
prephrase as well.
Answer choice (E): This answer choice is incorrect, most notably based on its final assertion; the
passage does not end with a presentation of further data, but rather will argumentation about the lack
of benefits likely to be associated with legal plans like the CAW. Further, what the second part of this
answer choice calls “evaluation of the practical value” is more a presentation of both sides of the issue
than an evaluation.