I was just barely over time on this one, only because I took the time to read through all the answers. I figured A was correct after reading it but wanted to make sure I didn't miss something. I should've just gone with my gut.
"Again, let’s say that everything in the stimulus is true. Can it be inferred that the critics of consumerism sometimes use fuzzy distinctions to support their claims?"
Does the one time occurrence in the stimulus really justify inferring that critics "sometimes" use fuzzy distinctions? I fell like "sometimes" means at least more than once.
I got it correct in both my original answer and the BR, but while I was 75 percent sure I was hesitant and thinking it could be E. Then I watched the video for an explanation of why E could not be the answer to make sure I have it 100 percent clear and I'm now more confused. From the video it sounded like if the word often was not there, it would be correct. But I didn't think it was wrong because of the often I thought it was wrong because I read it as support for the conclusion. So what I'm confused about is would that be the correct answer if often wasn't there or not?
Got all of these right so far. Experimented with speeding up my timing on this question and chose the correct answer without even fully processing the answer choice. Idk if that's good or bad but I'm starting to see how these questions become really cookie cutter.
I feel like b was a trap answer for me. I assumed the rest of the context was all the conclusion, but that's not what the argument was saying. The argument is saying, so these critiques you're making? That's too fuzzy bro. The only one that does that is (A). (B) is just a repeat of what critics say. That is just context without the real conclusion, it's half of the real picture. When we take that with the idea of it being too fuzzy, that's the conclusion.
Looking for help in correcting under-confidence errors. I am consistently about to choose the wrong answer and then I overestimate how much the LSAT is tricking me and end up tricking myself. What tips (in addition to more practice) do you have to weed this out?
My first choice was A, then doubted myself as I did not think the correct answer would be the word for word conclusion and ended up choosing D instead.
When we do the drill originally (before the Blind Review), should we be focusing more on time or getting it correct? Averaging about 2 min right now per question, but consistently getting them correct.
Thus far, Main Conclusion questions seem to the most straightforward for me. Using the foundations lessons (indicators, parsing our arguments), I've been able to consistently get right answers. I'm paying close attention to why answers are wrong however, so that when I do come across questions that have 2 answers I feel are potentially correct, I can break them down such that the incorrect one makes itself known. So even tho I'm getting these practice questions correct, im still going through the lesson and explanation.
I have been getting them all right so far, I chose A but was tempted by B, they both seemed great to me but went with my gut. After watching the video I saw that you quickly eliminated B as its not the authors claim but rather the critics... any tips on how I can avoid me from getting stuck on this? I guess just use whatever the author is saying rather then other people?
#feedback The sentences on my drill question was moving back and forth as I was trying to read the stimulus. This made it difficult to read the answer choices
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Still freaking 37 seconds over, but I got it, and I was 100% confident in the answer choice. Yay!
I was just barely over time on this one, only because I took the time to read through all the answers. I figured A was correct after reading it but wanted to make sure I didn't miss something. I should've just gone with my gut.
"Again, let’s say that everything in the stimulus is true. Can it be inferred that the critics of consumerism sometimes use fuzzy distinctions to support their claims?"
Does the one time occurrence in the stimulus really justify inferring that critics "sometimes" use fuzzy distinctions? I fell like "sometimes" means at least more than once.
I got it correct in both my original answer and the BR, but while I was 75 percent sure I was hesitant and thinking it could be E. Then I watched the video for an explanation of why E could not be the answer to make sure I have it 100 percent clear and I'm now more confused. From the video it sounded like if the word often was not there, it would be correct. But I didn't think it was wrong because of the often I thought it was wrong because I read it as support for the conclusion. So what I'm confused about is would that be the correct answer if often wasn't there or not?
anyone else recognize the stim from a godawful reading comprehension passage?
LETS GO!!!! ON A ROLL
Got all of these right so far. Experimented with speeding up my timing on this question and chose the correct answer without even fully processing the answer choice. Idk if that's good or bad but I'm starting to see how these questions become really cookie cutter.
I feel like b was a trap answer for me. I assumed the rest of the context was all the conclusion, but that's not what the argument was saying. The argument is saying, so these critiques you're making? That's too fuzzy bro. The only one that does that is (A). (B) is just a repeat of what critics say. That is just context without the real conclusion, it's half of the real picture. When we take that with the idea of it being too fuzzy, that's the conclusion.
Looking for help in correcting under-confidence errors. I am consistently about to choose the wrong answer and then I overestimate how much the LSAT is tricking me and end up tricking myself. What tips (in addition to more practice) do you have to weed this out?
Did we ever find out why the Blind Review isn't accounted for? I first marked E, BR'd, selected A and it's still marked Incorrect.
Anyone else find the instructor's random use of female pronouns distracting?
I knew A was right but, I still read through all the answer choices to be sure. I almost chose B but, I went with my intuition and read again.
It doesn't give me the option to blind review these after. Anyone know why?
got it right initially and wrong on the blind review omg
almost didnt choose A because i thought it was too direct and easy.. but nothing else fit.
My first choice was A, then doubted myself as I did not think the correct answer would be the word for word conclusion and ended up choosing D instead.
When we do the drill originally (before the Blind Review), should we be focusing more on time or getting it correct? Averaging about 2 min right now per question, but consistently getting them correct.
#feedback Is anyone else's bold in their notes not working?
Thus far, Main Conclusion questions seem to the most straightforward for me. Using the foundations lessons (indicators, parsing our arguments), I've been able to consistently get right answers. I'm paying close attention to why answers are wrong however, so that when I do come across questions that have 2 answers I feel are potentially correct, I can break them down such that the incorrect one makes itself known. So even tho I'm getting these practice questions correct, im still going through the lesson and explanation.
I have been getting them all right so far, I chose A but was tempted by B, they both seemed great to me but went with my gut. After watching the video I saw that you quickly eliminated B as its not the authors claim but rather the critics... any tips on how I can avoid me from getting stuck on this? I guess just use whatever the author is saying rather then other people?
Finally getting some of these correct!
got all of them right so far!! This is giving me some confidence
i am getting all of them right....170 LETS GOOOOOOOO LOL (hopefully i dont jinx this) THANK YOU 7SAGE..WE GOT THIS
Noooo, I originally chose A and changed my answer to E. Should have trusted my gut and initial answer.
#feedback The sentences on my drill question was moving back and forth as I was trying to read the stimulus. This made it difficult to read the answer choices