LSAT 118 – Section 1 – Question 09

LSAT 118 - Section 1 - Question 09

December 2004

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Question
QuickView		 Type Tags Answer
Choices		 Curve Question
Difficulty		 Psg/Game/S
Difficulty		 Explanation
PT118 S1 Q09
+LR
Must be false +MBF
PSA - Find or complete the application +PSAa
Rule-Application +RuleApp
A
3%
159
B
7%
160
C
6%
158
D
5%
160
E
79%
166
139
150
161
 +Medium 148.411 +SubsectionMedium

J.Y.’s explanation

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The use of phrases like “as so-and-so said” or “as the saying goes” suggests that the quote that follows has just been illustrated. Such phrases are inappropriately used when an apparent counterexample has just been given.

Summary
The use of phrases like “as so-and-so said” or “as the saying goes” suggests that the following quote has just been illustrated. Such phrases are inappropriately used when an apparent counterexample has just been given.

Notable Valid Inferences
We’re looking for an answer choice where the quoted phrase directly contradicts the scenario previously described in the stimulus.

A
Fatima was a mathematician who often thought about unsolved problems of mathematics, although it was unpleasant to be reminded that most would probably remain unsolved in her lifetime. As the saying goes, “Strange how much you’ve got to know before you know how little you know.”
Could be true. The quoted phrase does not directly contradict Fatima’s experience. By being reminded most problems would probably remain unsolved in her lifetime, it’s possible that Fatima knows how little she knows.
B
Harold’s friends were surprised when he revealed that he had left his wallet at home and asked that someone lend him money. But he had done the same thing many times before. As Halliard said, “The force of selfishness is as inevitable and as calculable as the force of gravitation.”
Could be true. The quoted phrase does not directly contradict Harold’s experience. It is possible that Harold was being selfish when repeatedly leaving his wallet at home.
C
The best model of vacuum cleaner was the most expensive on the market, but it would have made Roger unhappy to purchase it. For although he never wanted anything but the best, he was also quite frugal, and would never have forgiven himself for spending the money. As the saying goes, “A penny saved is a penny earned.”
Could be true. The quoted phrase does not directly contradict Roger’s experience. Even though Roger wants the best, it is possible that he is still frugal because he believes in spending money wisely.
D
Sharon loved cats, but her husband was allergic to them. Still, he was occasionally willing to accompany her to cat shows. As the saying goes, “Shared lives mean shared loves.”
Could be true. The quoted phrase does not directly contradict Sharon’s husband’s experience. Even though he is allergic to cats, it is possible that he attends the cat shows because he wants to share the experience with Sharon.
E
Raoul spent a year planning and preparing for a fantastic ski trip. He enjoyed his ski trip greatly until he broke his leg and had to spend two weeks in the hospital. As the saying goes, “All’s well that ends well.”
Must be false. The quoted phrase directly contradicts Raoul’s experience. Raoul’s ski trip did not end well, he suffered a broken leg and spent significant time in the hospital.

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