Always Distinguish Between Inference and Explicit Information Questions

Many questions on the LSAT Reading Comprehension sections ask for inferences, and, as such, many test-takers start trying to find inferences -- to "read between the lines" -- on all LSAT Reading questions. However, some LSAT questions simply ask you to locate a fact within the passage, and are thus quite straightforward and generally easy if you recognize what you are seeking (and avoid answer choices that are guesses -- not listed facts). Consider PrepTest 49, Section 3, Question 12, Choice (E), which states that the Konate introduced the practice. This is a guess, not a fact. Although we know from the passage that the Konate maintain a "long tradition", the passage does not explicitly state that they began that practice. If you try to read between the lines and treat Question 12 as an inference questions, you might be tempted by (E). The correct choice, (B), provides information that is explicitly stated in the passage. Questions that ask for straightforward facts often contain key words such as "mentioned", "states", "attribute", "true", or even, "fact". Also see PrepTest 49, Section 3, Question 5, and compare choices (C) -- a stated fact -- to (E) -- a guess.