LNAT Argument Component Identification 5

Question 1

In LNAT reading, distinguishing between an author's view and a reported view is important. Which phrase most clearly signals a REPORTED (not the author's own) view?

Accepted Answer

Proponents claim that

Answer

'Proponents claim that' signals the author is reporting someone else's view, while the other options signal the author's own inferences or conclusions.

Question 2

Examine: 'Although access to higher education has widened, graduates still face significant unemployment, suggesting that degree programs do not adequately prepare students for the job market.' What argument structure is present?

Accepted Answer

Concession followed by a counter-point leading to a conclusion

Answer

The author concedes that access has widened ('although'), then counter-points with unemployment data, leading to the conclusion that programs are inadequate.

Question 3

Which of the following sentences functions as a PREMISE in this mini-argument? 'Freedom of speech is fundamental to democracy. Democracy produces better governance. Hence, free speech contributes to better governance.'

Accepted Answer

Both the first and second sentences are premises.

Answer

Both the first and second sentences are premises that together support the conclusion introduced by 'hence.'

Question 4

An LNAT question asks you to identify the 'main conclusion' of a long passage. What is the best strategy?

Accepted Answer

Select the sentence that all other key sentences appear to be building toward.

Answer

The main conclusion is the claim that the rest of the argument's reasoning is designed to establish — you identify it by seeing which sentence the others point toward.

Question 5

A passage gives three distinct reasons for the same conclusion. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A convergent argument, where multiple independent reasons support one conclusion

Answer

When multiple independent reasons each separately support the same conclusion, the structure is convergent — removing one reason does not destroy the others.

LNAT - Law National Aptitude Test Practice Test

LNAT - Law National Aptitude Test Practice Test

LNAT Argument Component Identification 5