The LSAT tests skills in reading comprehension because it is designed to assess a candidate's ability to understand and analyze complex passages and draw logical conclusions from them. This is an important skill for success in law school and the legal profession, as lawyers often have to read and interpret dense legal texts and make informed decisions based on them. The LSAT includes passages from various disciplines, including law, science, and humanities, to evaluate a candidate's ability to comprehend and analyze different types of texts.