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Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14220)
GR, Must—Purpose. The correct answer choice is (D)
As discussed in the passage general discussion, the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage is to present an ecological hazard that currently exists as a result of overly effective fire fighting, and to suggest that land
managers cause or allow occasional fires in order to maintain control of fires while minimizing the
risk of large scale fires bringing more widespread destruction.
Answer choice (A): There is no discussion of ideological dogma impeding fundamental change,
so this answer choice fails the Fact Test, and it cannot possibly be the right answer to this primary
purpose question.
Answer choice (B): The author discusses the outcome of current policies and does suggest a new
policy, but there is no comparison between the actual effects of two different policies; the author’s
suggestion for a new policy has not yet been enacted, so there are not yet any actual effects.
Answer choice (C): The policy that the author suggests has not yet been implemented, and there is
no request for substantial funding. This choice fails the Fact Test on two counts, so it can confidently
be ruled out of contention in response to this Must-Purpose question.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. As prephrased above, the author’s central
focus is to discuss the currently hazardous state of affairs and suggest a way to improve conditions
and minimize the risk of large-scale fires.
Answer choice (E): The passage presents no discussion of contradictory goals, so this cannot be the
right answer to this Must Be True question.
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=14220)
GR, Must—Purpose. The correct answer choice is (D)
As discussed in the passage general discussion, the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage is to present an ecological hazard that currently exists as a result of overly effective fire fighting, and to suggest that land
managers cause or allow occasional fires in order to maintain control of fires while minimizing the
risk of large scale fires bringing more widespread destruction.
Answer choice (A): There is no discussion of ideological dogma impeding fundamental change,
so this answer choice fails the Fact Test, and it cannot possibly be the right answer to this primary
purpose question.
Answer choice (B): The author discusses the outcome of current policies and does suggest a new
policy, but there is no comparison between the actual effects of two different policies; the author’s
suggestion for a new policy has not yet been enacted, so there are not yet any actual effects.
Answer choice (C): The policy that the author suggests has not yet been implemented, and there is
no request for substantial funding. This choice fails the Fact Test on two counts, so it can confidently
be ruled out of contention in response to this Must-Purpose question.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. As prephrased above, the author’s central
focus is to discuss the currently hazardous state of affairs and suggest a way to improve conditions
and minimize the risk of large-scale fires.
Answer choice (E): The passage presents no discussion of contradictory goals, so this cannot be the
right answer to this Must Be True question.