#feedback the video breakdowns after the practice questions make me feel so much better even when I get the question wrong. Please keep the videos coming!
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 was stuck between (a) and (e) and ultimately chose (a) as the right answer. bc reviewing (e), i realized that the answers state that the critics of consumerism often use fuzzy distinctions to support their claim. however, the editorial never made this sort of conclusion. the editorial simply noted that: critics of consumerism insist that advertising persuades people that they need certain consumer goods when they merely desire them. the accusation of which rests on a fuzzy distinction. the editorial never concludes that the critics of consumers purposefully use this fuzzy distinction to support their claim, which is an assumption that (e) tries to make.
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.
@KatherineAmir I believe this comes down to your confidence and knowledge. The 2 ways to find an answer are to either seek out the correct one or rule out the incorrect ones. I will often go down the answers and cross each out until I find the correct one. If I am not 100% confident I may very briefly judge the remaining answers. In this one, I picked the correct answer and did not look at the others as I felt confident. I felt a little less confident in my blind reviews as I took the time to carefully examine each answer, and the last answer looked great, and thought I had made a mistake until I broke it down and realized the last answer relies on multiple distinctions and claims, when we are only given one. I think if you do it this way and find that it works for you, its a fine strategy, but some test takers may prefer to rule out each one, especially if they are not very confident.
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.
@tswalker83 I agree, I've been doing good with Main Conclusion even when I am nervous about my answer I stick to it because I know I analyzed it correctly. We making progress :)
Although I got this question right, I had eliminated B C, and D and had to decide between A and E. Ultimately I understood that A was correct but hoped the lesson would touch more on why E wasn't correct. I resonate with other users that some of the explanations are simply "this is wrong because it is wrong".
I understand the word 'often' plays an important role in distinguishing it as the wrong answer, however, I can see how this would be frustrating for many. Otherwise loving the curriculum!
Agreed! While certain questions can seem "cookie cutter" to those more attuned to the LSAT's tricks, it can be discouraging to some who are beginners. Overall good lesson but something to keep in mind.
How I understood it was that E is saying that critics claims (other than the one listed in the stimulus) are used with fuzzy distinctions, and E was making a conclusion about all the claims that the critics had, while A zeros in on the critics' claim specifically in the stimulus. Not too sure if that helps anyone but wanted to throw it out there just in case
The difference between A and E is not just in the word "often" it is that the author never said E. E is saying that critics often do this - that they make fuzzy distinctions to support different kinds of claims. Whereas, A is specifically talking about one claim that critics of consumerism claim and that that particular claim rests on a fuzzy distinction.
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When I read the first choice I instantly did not want to look at anything else, but I got trust issues so.
got all of them right so far!! This is giving me some confidence
I'm so happy to be done with foundations and now get to have videos! LOL
Me too. Obviously the foundations were essential but I finally feel like I'm being productive
i am getting all of them right....170 LETS GOOOOOOOO LOL (hopefully i dont jinx this) THANK YOU 7SAGE..WE GOT THIS
Congratulations! You should be proud
love the try it first and then video explanation after format
Me too!
#feedback the video breakdowns after the practice questions make me feel so much better even when I get the question wrong. Please keep the videos coming!
loving the 'lessons to review' in this new curriculum :) #feedback
I used the old syllabus for the June test but I love this new formatting with the questions forcing you to try before the video! Nice job 7sage! <3
#feedback I absolutely love these "try it yourself" questions!!!
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.
@CaldonJones Nah I feel you - I'm def doing the same. Just making sure I know why each of the answers are wrong. Like you said, so good so far.
Finally getting some of these correct!
Try it yourself is great thank you
This one almost got me... for some reason A being the correct answer choice just seemed too easy to me and was making me want to second guess myself.
#feedback, I love the form of questions followed by practice to apply what you have learned!
i was stuck between (a) and (e) and ultimately chose (a) as the right answer. bc reviewing (e), i realized that the answers state that the critics of consumerism often use fuzzy distinctions to support their claim. however, the editorial never made this sort of conclusion. the editorial simply noted that: critics of consumerism insist that advertising persuades people that they need certain consumer goods when they merely desire them. the accusation of which rests on a fuzzy distinction. the editorial never concludes that the critics of consumers purposefully use this fuzzy distinction to support their claim, which is an assumption that (e) tries to make.
i hope this made sense to someone lol
Yes, makes sense to me as I also narrowed it down to A and E. "often" was the reason I didn't choose E.
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.
almost didnt choose A because i thought it was too direct and easy.. but nothing else fit.
@zf_7 i get you. i feel like for some questions, even in other question types, the most direct and easy ones are usually wrong
excellent feature! i love the try it yourself, and the video explanations in case im confused. 11/10
hate that the answer was A because then i spent more time reading the rest of the choices to make sure i wasn't jumping the gun but we take those
If you immediately see the right answer is it suggested to go through the others or just choose and move on?
@KatherineAmir I believe this comes down to your confidence and knowledge. The 2 ways to find an answer are to either seek out the correct one or rule out the incorrect ones. I will often go down the answers and cross each out until I find the correct one. If I am not 100% confident I may very briefly judge the remaining answers. In this one, I picked the correct answer and did not look at the others as I felt confident. I felt a little less confident in my blind reviews as I took the time to carefully examine each answer, and the last answer looked great, and thought I had made a mistake until I broke it down and realized the last answer relies on multiple distinctions and claims, when we are only given one. I think if you do it this way and find that it works for you, its a fine strategy, but some test takers may prefer to rule out each one, especially if they are not very confident.
-0.06 on timing for the first time and got it right!
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.
@tswalker83 I agree, I've been doing good with Main Conclusion even when I am nervous about my answer I stick to it because I know I analyzed it correctly. We making progress :)
Although I got this question right, I had eliminated B C, and D and had to decide between A and E. Ultimately I understood that A was correct but hoped the lesson would touch more on why E wasn't correct. I resonate with other users that some of the explanations are simply "this is wrong because it is wrong".
I understand the word 'often' plays an important role in distinguishing it as the wrong answer, however, I can see how this would be frustrating for many. Otherwise loving the curriculum!
Agreed! While certain questions can seem "cookie cutter" to those more attuned to the LSAT's tricks, it can be discouraging to some who are beginners. Overall good lesson but something to keep in mind.
How I understood it was that E is saying that critics claims (other than the one listed in the stimulus) are used with fuzzy distinctions, and E was making a conclusion about all the claims that the critics had, while A zeros in on the critics' claim specifically in the stimulus. Not too sure if that helps anyone but wanted to throw it out there just in case
The difference between A and E is not just in the word "often" it is that the author never said E. E is saying that critics often do this - that they make fuzzy distinctions to support different kinds of claims. Whereas, A is specifically talking about one claim that critics of consumerism claim and that that particular claim rests on a fuzzy distinction.
got it right & picked the correct answer first but went back and forth between A and E for a minute over time
@laurpie sameeeee
this complements the previous video perfectly