LSAT Practice Test

What is the meaning of "Some" + "Some" together?

1. some or most

2. Instill by persistent instruction

3. irritable, peevish, or impatient

4. come before

The correct answer is: some or most

When the word "Some" is followed by another "Some" in a sentence, it indicates a combination of the two quantities. In this context, "Some" + "Some" together typically denotes "some or most." This combination suggests that a significant portion, possibly a majority, of the group under discussion falls within the category described by the two occurrences of "Some" in the sentence. Options B, C, and D are not relevant to the meaning of the phrase "Some" + "Some" together. Option B refers to instilling by persistent instruction, option C pertains to being irritable, peevish, or impatient, and option D mentions coming before, none of which relate to the specific phrase under consideration. The correct interpretation, as explained above, is that the combination suggests "some or most."