LSAT 136 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q9

LR Question 9 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Terrence Gurney suggests that because his books appeal…

QUESTION TYPE: Identify The Conclusion

CONCLUSION: Gurney is wrong to say that he hasn’t received recognition because he is popular.

REASONING: Gurney probably hasn’t received praise because his writing is flat.

ANALYSIS: This may be a good argument, we’d need more information to know if it was true.

In any case, the conclusion is that Gurney is wrong. The reason is that his writing is flat.

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1. CORRECT. The second sentence is the conclusion. ‘Surely he is mistaken’. The argument backs this up by pointing out that his writing is flat.
2. The author didn’t say whether Gurney’s books are literary achievements. They only wanted to explain why Gurney hasn’t received praise.
3. This is evidence for the conclusion. It shows an alternate reason why he hasn’t received praise.
4. This is Gurney’s argument. The author disagrees, in the second sentence.
5. Only Gurney said Gurney ought to receive praise. The author didn’t say whether he should. He just offered an explanation for why he hasn’t.