PrepTest 120, Section 2, Question 12
Individual family members have been assisted in resolving(455 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(9 more words not shown)
- ARecent studies show(24 more words not shown)
- BEven though a(31 more words not shown)
- CWhen given the(21 more words not shown)
- DWhile court adjudication(29 more words not shown)
- EAlthough supporters of(33 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
We've already predicted the main point: family mediation has drawbacks, and court adjudication has real advantages, but the writer ultimately prefers mediation for family disputes. We want that overall judgment, rather than an answer stopping with the second paragraph's criticism.
Working the answers
- A
The studies provide support near the end. Reporting that support doesn't capture the full comparison or explain the writer's preference despite the advantages of adjudication.
- B
The writer does acknowledge advantages of adjudication. But B ends with those advantages, while the final paragraph moves beyond them to favor mediation. It gives the concession the place of the conclusion.
- C
We aren't told which process families typically choose when offered both. More importantly, the argument evaluates which process better serves their needs, not which option is more popular.
- DCorrect
This captures both parts of our prediction: adjudication has advantages, yet mediation is better suited to families. The reasons also fit the final paragraph—more personal control and greater communication and cooperation.
- E
The writer never answers the precedent objection by claiming that most family disputes can be resolved without using precedents. E invents a reply to one narrow concern instead of stating the broader case for mediation.
More Main Point questions
Learn the LSAT our way
Our platform drills Main Point questions at your level and adjusts as you improve.