LSAT Practice Test

What kind of statement is made in an Absolute Certainty?

1. "In a Prediction, the author states what will happen or what is likely to happen in the future."

2. "Absolute Certainty: Something definitely is or is not the case."

3. "Prescriptive Conclusions state what 'should' or 'ought' to be the case."

4. "Conditional: The author states the conclusion in terms of, 'if...then...'"

The correct answer is: "Absolute Certainty: Something definitely is or is not the case."

Absolute certainty statements are used to express a completely certain fact or truth. This means that the statement is definite and indisputable, leaving no room for doubt or alternative interpretations. Option A refers to a prediction, which is not a certain outcome but rather a possible future event. Option C talks about prescriptive conclusions that express an opinion on what should or ought to happen, which is not the same as stating something that is absolutely certain. Option D describes conditional statements, which are based on a certain condition being met, making them less certain than absolute certainty statements.