LNAT Essay Writing 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'signpost' sentence in an LNAT essay?

Accepted Answer

To tell the reader what point is being made and how it relates to the overall thesis

Answer

Signpost sentences orient the reader by making the function of each paragraph clear in relation to the central argument.

Question 2

When an LNAT essay prompt presents an extreme position (e.g., 'The law should never interfere with personal choices'), the most sophisticated response is to:

Accepted Answer

Examine whether a more nuanced position (e.g., law may intervene only to prevent harm to others) better withstands scrutiny

Answer

Extreme prompts are designed to invite nuanced engagement; wholesale agreement or rejection usually misses the complexity.

Question 3

In terms of argument quality, which essay is stronger?

Accepted Answer

One that develops three or four well-reasoned points with evidence and logical links

Answer

Depth and development of fewer points demonstrates stronger analytical ability than a superficial survey of many ideas.

Question 4

An essay on 'whether the minimum wage should be abolished' must address which of the following to avoid a one-sided argument?

Accepted Answer

The potential efficiency gains from abolition and the distributional harms it may cause, with a reasoned weighing of both

Answer

A balanced treatment that honestly weighs trade-offs and arrives at a justified conclusion is stronger than ignoring counterevidence.

Question 5

Which of the following most accurately describes the tone expected in an LNAT essay?

Accepted Answer

Objective, analytical, and measured, with personal views expressed through reasoned argument rather than assertion

Answer

LNAT essays reward analytical detachment combined with a clear, argued position — not emotional appeals or unjustified assertions.

LNAT Practice Test

LNAT Practice Test

LNAT Essay Writing 5