PrepTest 135, Section 4, Question 18
By Brandon Beaver | Published October 29, 2024
Type: Must Be
Difficulty:
Explanations
This one pitches us some fun facts about institutions. Apparently, despite their staffers’ self-interest, institutions like hospitals and unions can have public purposes and be effective at achieving them.
This means institutions aren’t the sum of their parts—their staffers’ selfishness doesn’t necessarily corrupt the institution.
A
Nah. This is probably true, but I need something derived from this passage and only this passage.
B
Yes! The institutions mentioned are examples of organizations that can have altruistic purposes and outcomes despite their members being selfish.
C
Nah. Like answer choice A, this is probably true. But I can only pick an answer this passage proves true.
D
Nope. And I’m sensing a trend here. Like A and C, this is probably true. But it has nothing to do with this passage, so I can’t pick it.
E
Also wrong. And for similar reasons as A, C, and D—this might be likely outside of this passage, but this passage is all I care about right now.
Passage
Hospitals, universities, labor unions, and other institution
Question 18
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