LSAT Explanation PT 42, S2, Q11: Inez: The book we are reading,

LSAT Question Stem

Which one of the following is most strongly supported by the conversation above? 

Logical Reasoning Question Type

This is a Most Strongly supported question. 

Correct Answer

The correct answer to this question is E. 

LSAT Question Complete Explanation

In the passage, Inez argues that the book "The Nature of Matter" is mistitled because almost half of the book discusses energy, which she believes is a different but closely related subject. Antonio, on the other hand, thinks that the author did not make a mistake in the title because, according to modern physics, matter and energy are two facets of the same phenomenon.

The question type here is a "most strongly supported" (MSS) inference question, which asks us to identify the answer choice that is best supported by the information provided in the passage.

Let's analyze each answer choice:

a) Inez believes that the book should be called "The Nature of Energy."

This answer choice is not strongly supported by the passage. Inez does not suggest a specific alternative title, and she acknowledges that energy is a different but closely related subject to matter. She might want both subjects to be mentioned in the title, not just energy.

b) Antonio believes that there are no differences between matter and energy.

This answer choice is incorrect because Antonio states that matter and energy are two facets of the same phenomenon. This does not imply that there are no differences between them. For example, wireless speakers and AirPods are both facets of the Bluetooth phenomenon, but they are still different devices.

c) Inez and Antonio disagree on whether matter and energy are related.

This answer choice is not strongly supported because Inez admits that energy is a different but closely related subject to matter. They may disagree on the extent of the relationship, but they both believe that matter and energy are related.

d) Inez and Antonio disagree about the overall value of the book.

This answer choice is incorrect because the passage does not discuss the overall value of the book. Their disagreement is about the appropriateness of the title, not the value of the book itself.

e) Inez believes that the book's title should not mention matter without mentioning energy.

This answer choice is the most strongly supported by the passage. Inez argues that the title should summarize the content of the whole book, and since almost half of the book discusses energy, she believes that the title should include both matter and energy.

Thus, the correct answer is (E).