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LSAT-Section-3-Analytical-Reasoning – Section Three : Analytical Reasoning

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Question 19

All of the four door cars that I've repaired have always had 8 cylinders, so all four door cars must have 8 cylinder engines.

What is the basis of this author's argument?

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    generalization
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    syllogism
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    special training
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    deduction
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    ambiguity
Question 20

Never again will you have to pay high prices for imported spring water. It is now bottled locally and inexpensively. You'll never taste the difference, however, if you're likely to be embarrassed to serve domestic spring water, simply serve it in a leaded crystal decanter.

What is the assumption made by this ad?

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    it's not hard to tell domestic water from imported water based on its flavor
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    the majority of spring water is bottled at its source
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    restrictions on importing and customs duties make the price of imported water higher
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    Spring water tastes best when it's served from a decanter
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    Some people purchase imported spring water instead of domestic, as a status symbol.
Question 21

Priest: Do you speak to the devil and follow his biddings?

Parishioner: Yes

Priest: You must be lying. Nobody who is in league with the devil tells the truth.

Why can the priest's behavior be considered paradoxical?

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    he accused the parishioner of being in league with the devil, but he later changed his story
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    he relied upon the answer of the parishioner in order to reject his response
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    his behavior was entirely within accordance with religious law, but he was accusing the parishioner of violating that law
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    while he is questioning the parishioner about possible association with the devil, he doesn't actually believe in a dark lord
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    he was the one who asked the question, but he refused to accept the answer