WeakenDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: The boss at Acme started at the very bottom, so the company must be great at promoting people from entry-level jobs.
Conclusion: Acme Corporation provides unskilled workers with excellent opportunities for career advancement.
Reasoning: The current president of the company, Ms. Garon, originally started at Acme in an entry-level, unskilled assembly line position.
Analysis: The argument relies on a single, dramatic example to prove a general rule. This is a classic 'exceptional case' flaw. Just because one person rose from the assembly line to the presidency doesn't mean the average worker has a realistic shot at doing the same. To weaken this, look for an answer that suggests Ms. Garon's path was unique—perhaps she is the only one who ever did it, or perhaps she had outside advantages that the typical unskilled worker lacks.
Conclusion: Acme Corporation provides unskilled workers with excellent opportunities for career advancement.
Reasoning: The current president of the company, Ms. Garon, originally started at Acme in an entry-level, unskilled assembly line position.
Analysis: The argument relies on a single, dramatic example to prove a general rule. This is a classic 'exceptional case' flaw. Just because one person rose from the assembly line to the presidency doesn't mean the average worker has a realistic shot at doing the same. To weaken this, look for an answer that suggests Ms. Garon's path was unique—perhaps she is the only one who ever did it, or perhaps she had outside advantages that the typical unskilled worker lacks.
Passage Stimulus
Passage Redacted
Unlock Full Passage3.Which one of the following statements, if true, most weakens the reasoning above?
Correct Answer
B
Correct. If Acme routinely hires top business graduates and cycles them briefly through entry-level positions before promoting them to management, Ms. Garon’s “entry-level” start doesn’t show that truly unskilled workers have excellent advancement opportunities.
Upgrade Your Prep
Ready to go beyond free explanations?
LSAT Perfection is the #1 modern LSAT prep platform, trusted by thousands of students for comprehensive test strategies, advanced drilling, and full analytics on every PrepTest.
Detailed explanations for 59 PrepTests
Advanced drillset builder
Personalized analytics
Built-in Wrong Answer Journal