To whoever cares: One thing that is helping me with speed on MC questions is to find the conclusion. That sounds like a given, and it is. More often than not these question types follow the same rules. Look for transition words.
This stimulus states:
"but this process can be awkward for both the patients and the physicians, SINCE" (followed by premises)
Now look at the answer choices.
C is almost a carbon copy of that.
"This process of obtaining a second medical opinion can be awkward for those involved."
All you're adding is what the process is and the other answers (the incorrect ones have "assumptions")
A) - not seek a second opinion? what?
B) - essentially restating a premise given. Not the conclusion.
D) - uncomfortable? It mentions that in a premise. AND always? that language is too strong. You are adding stuff in which makes it incorrect.
E) - It focuses on the patient being concerned about offending physician and completely ignoring the fact that it is awkward for both parties.
Any tips on timing? I rushed and picked E first time around, and then during blind review, I took my time and then realized C was the correct answer immediately.
Hey guys, I'm trying to get in the habit of translating stimuli into abstracted argument outlines. I'm trying to get sharper at translating complex arg structures. I'm pretty sure there's not really any reason to include the first sentence in this stimulus within an argument outline; while context is useful for understanding an argument, it's not necessary for an argument's validity, right?
I have a quick question: Do they always need to paraphrase the conclusion, or are there times when they state it word for word? How can I differentiate when to choose the word-for-word option versus paraphrasing?
The main conclusion is that seeking a second medical opinion can be awkward, but it is sometimes advisable. C. Restates this
What makes the wrong answer wrong?
A. Concludes something entirely different from what the passage is saying.
B. We don't know if the 1st physician often feels this way - restating a premise in more definite terms. This might support the conclusion if A were the correct answer.
D. Always - these are hypothetical feelings of the physicians. Not all physicians are going to feel this insecurity, as far as we know from the passage.
E. This is the second part of the sentence that includes the conclusion, and it is a premise.
I was able to quickly identify the conclusion, but I'm not sure if I should keep reading through the entire stimulus. If I'm confident in my choice should I look at my answer choices or keep reading to be safe?
i had C, but then chose D (Dont ask me why) because i didnt like the lack of detail in "Those Involved." My mind asked "whos involved? are we adding more people in this besides the patient and doctor? too risky of an answer."
I feel like understanding the difference between "always" and "sometimes" will be significant, especially when it comes to necessary assumption questions. To say that "physicians are always uncomfortable" would not be required, but to say that "sometimes uncomfortable" would be. Then again, would this be the kind of necessary assumption the LSAT would write? I feel like it's required for a premise and not necessarily the support in the argument.
I am not very familiar with the blind review. Can anyone explain how to use it or why? Why can we do a review after knowing our answer choice is write or wrong?
Howdy, would someone please explain the best way to blind review questions? I am asked to blind review the q immediately after completing it, and at that point I haven't watched the video explaining the answer. I think I must be misunderstanding, thank you for any help!
It was helpful for me to summarize the minor premise after JY began to disect it as The second doctor will inevitably be evaluating a second opinon, but the stimulus does not argue they are always uncomfortable.
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To whoever cares: One thing that is helping me with speed on MC questions is to find the conclusion. That sounds like a given, and it is. More often than not these question types follow the same rules. Look for transition words.
This stimulus states:
"but this process can be awkward for both the patients and the physicians, SINCE" (followed by premises)
Now look at the answer choices.
C is almost a carbon copy of that.
"This process of obtaining a second medical opinion can be awkward for those involved."
All you're adding is what the process is and the other answers (the incorrect ones have "assumptions")
A) - not seek a second opinion? what?
B) - essentially restating a premise given. Not the conclusion.
D) - uncomfortable? It mentions that in a premise. AND always? that language is too strong. You are adding stuff in which makes it incorrect.
E) - It focuses on the patient being concerned about offending physician and completely ignoring the fact that it is awkward for both parties.
Did anyone else interpret (B) and (D) as assumptions? Was I incorrect in my analysis?
Any tips on timing? I rushed and picked E first time around, and then during blind review, I took my time and then realized C was the correct answer immediately.
JY be like "How do you like me now?" to everybody who commented "HOW IS THIS APPLICABLE??" "need more LSAT examples!" "Where are the videos??
Hey guys, I'm trying to get in the habit of translating stimuli into abstracted argument outlines. I'm trying to get sharper at translating complex arg structures. I'm pretty sure there's not really any reason to include the first sentence in this stimulus within an argument outline; while context is useful for understanding an argument, it's not necessary for an argument's validity, right?
I have a quick question: Do they always need to paraphrase the conclusion, or are there times when they state it word for word? How can I differentiate when to choose the word-for-word option versus paraphrasing?
#Question
Do the LR "You Try" questions all come from a limited number of PrepTests? I ask because I want to avoid 'spoiling' too many of these PrepTests.
What makes the correct answer correct?
The main conclusion is that seeking a second medical opinion can be awkward, but it is sometimes advisable. C. Restates this
What makes the wrong answer wrong?
A. Concludes something entirely different from what the passage is saying.
B. We don't know if the 1st physician often feels this way - restating a premise in more definite terms. This might support the conclusion if A were the correct answer.
D. Always - these are hypothetical feelings of the physicians. Not all physicians are going to feel this insecurity, as far as we know from the passage.
E. This is the second part of the sentence that includes the conclusion, and it is a premise.
Feeling a little better that I got this one right.
Wouldn't answer choice D be considered too strong? That's what I initially thought once I saw the word "always"
getting these correct first try is curing my depression
I was able to quickly identify the conclusion, but I'm not sure if I should keep reading through the entire stimulus. If I'm confident in my choice should I look at my answer choices or keep reading to be safe?
can someone pls explain how to use the blind review method in these lessons.
i had C, but then chose D (Dont ask me why) because i didnt like the lack of detail in "Those Involved." My mind asked "whos involved? are we adding more people in this besides the patient and doctor? too risky of an answer."
i feel like i am seeing color for the first time O.o i feel my brain getting bigger after each section of this lesson
I feel like understanding the difference between "always" and "sometimes" will be significant, especially when it comes to necessary assumption questions. To say that "physicians are always uncomfortable" would not be required, but to say that "sometimes uncomfortable" would be. Then again, would this be the kind of necessary assumption the LSAT would write? I feel like it's required for a premise and not necessarily the support in the argument.
I am not very familiar with the blind review. Can anyone explain how to use it or why? Why can we do a review after knowing our answer choice is write or wrong?
how is the maker of 7sage so smart that he knows all these tricks and tips
Howdy, would someone please explain the best way to blind review questions? I am asked to blind review the q immediately after completing it, and at that point I haven't watched the video explaining the answer. I think I must be misunderstanding, thank you for any help!
This was great
#feedback Can we get an answer choice hover option in the written explanation where the answer choice can pop up if you hover your mouse over it?
v2 is next level. Crying on the inside for allowing my stubbornness to stop me from switching over until now. Takeaway - change is good.
The longer explanations for each question in the new syllabus are very helpful!
It was helpful for me to summarize the minor premise after JY began to disect it as The second doctor will inevitably be evaluating a second opinon, but the stimulus does not argue they are always uncomfortable.