LSAT Explanation PT 45, S1, Q9: The use of phrases like "as
LSAT Question Stem
Which one of the following contains an inappropriate usage of a phrase, according to the principle stated above?
Logical Reasoning Question Type
This is a Principle (Misc) question.
Correct Answer
The correct answer to this question is E.
LSAT Question Complete Explanation
In this Must Be True (MBT) question, we are asked to find the answer choice that contains an inappropriate usage of a phrase according to the principle stated in the passage. The principle states that phrases like "as so-and-so said" or "as the saying goes" should be used to suggest that the quote that follows has just been illustrated. However, these phrases are inappropriately used when an apparent counterexample has just been given.
Let's analyze each answer choice:
Answer choice (A): In this scenario, Fatima is aware of the fact that much is unknown, and the saying "Strange how much you've got to know before you know how little you know" does not contradict the situation. Therefore, this choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (B): Harold's behavior might agree with the cliché "The force of selfishness is as inevitable and as calculable as the force of gravitation." At worst, the situation does not contradict the maxim. Thus, this choice is also incorrect.
Answer choice (C): The saying "A penny saved is a penny earned" reflects Roger's frugal behavior, so this choice is incorrect as well.
Answer choice (D): The saying "Shared lives mean shared loves" does not necessarily imply that Sharon's husband loves cat shows or cats, but it does suggest that he is willing to make a sacrifice that reflects regard for his wife's interests. Therefore, this choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (E): This is the correct answer choice. Raoul's ski trip ends with a broken leg, which is contradictory to the saying "All's well that ends well." This situation does not illustrate the saying, making it an inappropriate usage of the phrase according to the principle stated in the passage.