Reading Comprehension
PrepTest 151 Section 1 Explanations
PrepTest 151 Section 1 is a Reading Comprehension section with 27 questions across 4 passages — The Shelley Court, Sandra Olsen, Words & Operas, and Subduction Without Earthquakes. LSAT Lab explains every question: the correct answer, why each trap is tempting, and the skill it tests.
Passage 1
The Shelley CourtPassage 2
Sandra OlsenQuestion 7
Sandra Olsen
EasyMain PointSociety
Question 8
Sandra Olsen
MediumAuthor's AttitudeSociety
Question 9
Sandra Olsen
EasyMeaning in ContextSociety
Question 10
Sandra Olsen
HardApplicationSociety
Question 11
Sandra Olsen
EasyAuthor OpinionSociety
Question 12
Sandra Olsen
EasyLocal PurposeSociety
Question 13
Sandra Olsen
HardOrganizationSociety
Question 14
Sandra Olsen
MediumEvaluateSociety
Passage 3
Words & OperasQuestion 15
Words & Operas
HardPrimary PurposeHumanities
Question 16
Words & Operas
MediumLocate DetailHumanities
Question 17
Words & Operas
EasyLocate DetailHumanities
Question 18
Words & Operas
MediumAuthor OpinionHumanities
Question 19
Words & Operas
HardPrincipleHumanities
Question 20
Words & Operas
MediumLocate DetailHumanities
Question 21
Words & Operas
HardAuthor OpinionHumanities
Passage 4
Subduction Without EarthquakesQuestion 22
Subduction Without Earthquakes
MediumMain PointScience
Question 23
Subduction Without Earthquakes
EasyLocate DetailScience
Question 24
Subduction Without Earthquakes
HardWeakenScience
Question 25
Subduction Without Earthquakes
HardAdd to the PassageScience
Question 26
Subduction Without Earthquakes
HardLocate DetailScience
Question 27
Subduction Without Earthquakes
HardInferenceScience