Remember that if two authors are at different points in the spectrum of support, that does not necessarily mean they disagree. For example, if one of them DOES NOT HAVE AN OPINION, and the other one IS AGAINST, that does not mean they disagree. FOR THEM TO DISAGREE, ONE HAS TO BE SITUATED IN THE "IN FAVOR" AND THE OTHER ONE IN THE "AGAINST" Part of the spectrum.
I realized that it was actually my thought process that's been wrong this whole time. I thought that the answer had to be a claim that was phrased from the first speakers perspective. I now realize that it can also be from the second speakers view. I thought A was right but selected B or E because I thought it referenced the first speakers thoughts more. Glad I learned this now!
@lwealcatch From what I can tell it's lamentably just a matter of doing question after question and refining strategy until you get it right. I'd say just keep doing the adaptive drill over and over again daily (at least 30 mins) just to hone the skills.
You can see the answer choices below the video, along with the other transcripts. The letters are written in bold, and sentences from the answer choices are in italic form.
Alternatively, you can view the answer choices through the digital tester located above the video. Simply click on “Printable” and then the “Quick View” button to access the answer choices. See the sample GIF below:
How long have you been studying the curriculum? I took my Cold Diagnostic at the start of June. I think I will take another practice test when I complete the curriculum. From there I plan to drill, complete timed sections, and take a weekly practice test. I will refer to the curriculum for concepts I struggle with.
Like in this question, if it seems very very likely based on solid understanding of the stimulus that A is correct, should we always move on without any POE on other answer choices (under timed conditions). Or could it / would it be advisable to do a quick skimming POE regardless (again just talking about under timed conditions)?
Confused on the explanation for B being wrong. I picked A, but thought B could possibly be the correct answer because Tate would disagree, and Wong would agree. Wong thinks democracy makes every country better off, so would she not also think that's the most important part to a country? Maybe I'm missing something
What confused me about this question was that it was previously stated that we should always treat the stimulus as a convo. The 2nd speaker is always responding to the first. I'm pretty sure in an earlier lesson it was also said that #1 speaker wil agree and and #2 will not in a disagree question stem. I completely understand why is A is the right answer and I even had the inclination to choose it at first, but then i remembered those former rules. Was confused between A and E. Can anyone help explain? #feedback
Why do you just ignore Wong's claim that some countries are required to be autocracies during the transitional phrase????? I now get that they are playing on the distinction between better off and required (very small distinction), but you don't even mention it. It would seem highly important to explain in an explanation video.
Because his main conclusion is that ALL countries are better off as democracies, while Tate’s main conclusion is SOME countries are better off as autocracies. Therefore they disagree whether some countries are BETTER OFF as autocracies rather than democracies.
The fact that there is sometimes a transitional period for some democracies in which it is an autocracy is irrelevant to his main conclusion that the country is better off as a democracy despite this transitional period.
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deadass like these questions are beautiful. Them assumptions are scary
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Chose the answer in like 20 seconds, but it took me like 2 minutes of overthinking to finally move on to the video lol
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Remember that if two authors are at different points in the spectrum of support, that does not necessarily mean they disagree. For example, if one of them DOES NOT HAVE AN OPINION, and the other one IS AGAINST, that does not mean they disagree. FOR THEM TO DISAGREE, ONE HAS TO BE SITUATED IN THE "IN FAVOR" AND THE OTHER ONE IN THE "AGAINST" Part of the spectrum.
Yes! One must be on the far left, and one must be on the far right.
Like a liberal and a conservative haha.
(an easy way I learned from someone on reddit!)
I am crushing these PAI disagree questions !
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Me too. They are fun!
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This is as about as simple as these questions get. Hoping there are a lot of these on the LR section of the LSAT.
wahoo got it right! ✌🏻
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I realized that it was actually my thought process that's been wrong this whole time. I thought that the answer had to be a claim that was phrased from the first speakers perspective. I now realize that it can also be from the second speakers view. I thought A was right but selected B or E because I thought it referenced the first speakers thoughts more. Glad I learned this now!
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How do I improve my time? i get these questions right always slightly over the time
@lwealcatch From what I can tell it's lamentably just a matter of doing question after question and refining strategy until you get it right. I'd say just keep doing the adaptive drill over and over again daily (at least 30 mins) just to hone the skills.
This one was pretty easy. They both clearly state something to prove it.
Wong: ALL countries are better as Democratic.
Tate: SOME countries are better as Aristocratic or another way to say NOT Democratic.
Answer: There are SOME countries. Well right there, Wong would disagree.
We want to practice the question our self before we start the video. Please put all the answers up.
I agree! I'd much prefer to have all the answers visible so I can read before listening/watching.
Hi there,
You can see the answer choices below the video, along with the other transcripts. The letters are written in bold, and sentences from the answer choices are in italic form.
Alternatively, you can view the answer choices through the digital tester located above the video. Simply click on “Printable” and then the “Quick View” button to access the answer choices. See the sample GIF below:
Let us know if you have any further questions!
tried to do one fast for once, 28 seconds not bad.
Trying to do it in my head gave me a headache lol but got it right.
Is anyone taking pre-tests at this point??
How long have you been studying the curriculum? I took my Cold Diagnostic at the start of June. I think I will take another practice test when I complete the curriculum. From there I plan to drill, complete timed sections, and take a weekly practice test. I will refer to the curriculum for concepts I struggle with.
What is your study plan?
taking 1 or 2 a week
when are you taking lsat?
This one was super easy for me. This is the best time I've ever gotten on a question (-00:21)
I am claiming a 180 on the LSAT.
Like in this question, if it seems very very likely based on solid understanding of the stimulus that A is correct, should we always move on without any POE on other answer choices (under timed conditions). Or could it / would it be advisable to do a quick skimming POE regardless (again just talking about under timed conditions)?
Confused on the explanation for B being wrong. I picked A, but thought B could possibly be the correct answer because Tate would disagree, and Wong would agree. Wong thinks democracy makes every country better off, so would she not also think that's the most important part to a country? Maybe I'm missing something
@NathanielWright To me it was an over statement. And Wong didnt discuss it whatsoever. Remeber not to assume, he didnt state it so you just dont know.
What confused me about this question was that it was previously stated that we should always treat the stimulus as a convo. The 2nd speaker is always responding to the first. I'm pretty sure in an earlier lesson it was also said that #1 speaker wil agree and and #2 will not in a disagree question stem. I completely understand why is A is the right answer and I even had the inclination to choose it at first, but then i remembered those former rules. Was confused between A and E. Can anyone help explain? #feedback
its bc E is not stated in both of the people, only A is
Why do you just ignore Wong's claim that some countries are required to be autocracies during the transitional phrase????? I now get that they are playing on the distinction between better off and required (very small distinction), but you don't even mention it. It would seem highly important to explain in an explanation video.
Because his main conclusion is that ALL countries are better off as democracies, while Tate’s main conclusion is SOME countries are better off as autocracies. Therefore they disagree whether some countries are BETTER OFF as autocracies rather than democracies.
The fact that there is sometimes a transitional period for some democracies in which it is an autocracy is irrelevant to his main conclusion that the country is better off as a democracy despite this transitional period.
Does this make any sense?
This is the first time I predicted and I got it right!