@morrisj2 I took a public speaking class in college and their rule was “don’t use profanity… unless it helps you make a point.” The fact that profanity is NOT used throughout this series makes this particular sentence stick out. It’s emphasis. And frankly I think it’s effective.
I did a PT and reading some of the passages made me question if I even had a brain LOL!
It's exhausting but it makes sense. I can't remember which show I was watching but the lawyer said something about not having to prove their client was innocent, just that their client wasn't GUILTY. I thought it was interesting bc that obviously opens open the door to morality BUT it made me realize that what you SAY matters and there will be people that string a bunch of words together to throw you off your game.
It's like the person that says a whole lot of nothing but because they use a lot of big words or buzz words, everyone in the room goes whoaaaaaa that's so profound but then you sit back and break down what they said and you're like ?? that literally makes no sense or they said something super elementary lol.
THIS reminds me of that. Not that the passages AREN'T saying things that make sense BUT you need to be able to know what's important versus what's fluff.
Anyone else try to read a question or sentence like that and just not process anything it says? I feel like I often have to re-read questions multiple times because it just doesn't click
@NathanielWright glad to know I am not the only one. English is my third language so learning the legal jargon is like learning a new language all over again.
Grammar is tough! Luckily, we don't have to go through this alone. Trying to build up a community of LSAT studiers. If you're interested, feel free to join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/b8XaYkZHxk You got this!
@NikiLakestani I think we need to get to the point where science-y prompts (or anything else that might turn us off) aren't the point. Rather, it's the patterns in the questions that we want to identify. The details are just widgets to fill out the form of the question. Don't sweat the science, cuz it ain't about the science. It's about the relationships between assertions.
Well, there is no rule to say that he cannot use a curse word, and "crazy that you would use a curse world" is your real-world experience not a claim that supported by an evidence, so it is not a premise to support your your conclusion: Unprofessional and unnecessary. Thus, this is not even an argument, just a kids with his unless emotion.
I'm shocked by this reaction. Plenty of professors I've taken have cursed in University in my Comp Sci program... And most days are in the office typically is filled with people cursing.
Excited for this section - I noticed that as soon as I see a 3+ line sentence, my brain automatically jumps to the next one as if to say, "you won't understand it so don't even try"... lol
Exactly. You do read a sentence like that and immediately shut down. Looking forward to this section - no other prep program has gone over this...maybe this is what will make all the difference!!
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WE MADE IT PAST THE FIRST MODULE WOOHOO!!! give yourself a pat on the back and some ice cream as a reward 🙂↕️
Grammar is indeed a bitch. It's comforting to see my instructor talking so casually.
Thanks for the excellent content but I don’t appreciate the language.
@morrisj2 I took a public speaking class in college and their rule was “don’t use profanity… unless it helps you make a point.” The fact that profanity is NOT used throughout this series makes this particular sentence stick out. It’s emphasis. And frankly I think it’s effective.
As someone whose first language is not English, I am sure I will appreciate this chapter!!
Did they use the B word because they know no minors are studying for the LSAT?
@Ryo Where's my pg13 disclaimer.
"I've read a few books in my day." - Useless comment by a hopeless future law student.
im locked in guys
@MaricieloLaviola Right? Not on my Minecraft server
LOCKED
New module guys let's go
So glad we're covering this because I definitely thought I was illiterate for a second.
Bestie we are locked in once I saw the “grammar is a B” LOL
@Adri Hahahah!! man that sentence was fucking crazy
Holy moly this is going to be a handful GOTTA PLAY THE TEST NOT THE PASSAGES
I did a PT and reading some of the passages made me question if I even had a brain LOL!
It's exhausting but it makes sense. I can't remember which show I was watching but the lawyer said something about not having to prove their client was innocent, just that their client wasn't GUILTY. I thought it was interesting bc that obviously opens open the door to morality BUT it made me realize that what you SAY matters and there will be people that string a bunch of words together to throw you off your game.
It's like the person that says a whole lot of nothing but because they use a lot of big words or buzz words, everyone in the room goes whoaaaaaa that's so profound but then you sit back and break down what they said and you're like ?? that literally makes no sense or they said something super elementary lol.
THIS reminds me of that. Not that the passages AREN'T saying things that make sense BUT you need to be able to know what's important versus what's fluff.
@HiGigi the show was suits
Anyone else try to read a question or sentence like that and just not process anything it says? I feel like I often have to re-read questions multiple times because it just doesn't click
@NathanielWright Yes. I'm like wait... surely I did not read what I just read.
@NathanielWright glad to know I am not the only one. English is my third language so learning the legal jargon is like learning a new language all over again.
@NathanielWright Same
Grammar is tough! Luckily, we don't have to go through this alone. Trying to build up a community of LSAT studiers. If you're interested, feel free to join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/b8XaYkZHxk You got this!
What does this mean? "This is clear from the fact that unless the majority of individuals have a predictable and enduring set of aspirations"
@nikechi unless people have easy to understand and consistent desires basically
@nikechi yeah I also read this as if basically the majority of people must have clear and consistent goals
my main issue is understand what the answer choices are saying rather than the passage itself.
This module will be useful!
nice
Complex grammar isn't my issue. In fact, I find the example quite easy to understand...but that's because it's an interesting topic to me.
My problem arises when a passage or argument is covering a topic I have no interest in.
I have ADHD and have the exact same issue.
I thought I was the only one reading some of these as "science, science, science... trash bin, trash bin.... squirrel.. stats..."
couldn't agree more. Science takes me out of the question entirely. I want to combat that.
@mustafaenver118 YES that's my problem. Science passages do this to me
@NikiLakestani I think we need to get to the point where science-y prompts (or anything else that might turn us off) aren't the point. Rather, it's the patterns in the questions that we want to identify. The details are just widgets to fill out the form of the question. Don't sweat the science, cuz it ain't about the science. It's about the relationships between assertions.
@mattrettig Well said
@garetc88463 same , how did you get over it ?
Crazy that you would use a curse word. Unprofessional and unnecessary.
Build a bridge and get over it...
Welcome to the real world.
Well, there is no rule to say that he cannot use a curse word, and "crazy that you would use a curse world" is your real-world experience not a claim that supported by an evidence, so it is not a premise to support your your conclusion: Unprofessional and unnecessary. Thus, this is not even an argument, just a kids with his unless emotion.
You would be surprised how many people curse in law firms including attorneys, trust one word is nothing compared to law firm language.
Relax
lol buckle up, law firms use adult language at work all the time buddy!
Are you okay, muffin?
Profanity is used in professional settings.
I'm shocked by this reaction. Plenty of professors I've taken have cursed in University in my Comp Sci program... And most days are in the office typically is filled with people cursing.
@cherryuan1106 lol. good one
Excited for this section - I noticed that as soon as I see a 3+ line sentence, my brain automatically jumps to the next one as if to say, "you won't understand it so don't even try"... lol
Exactly. You do read a sentence like that and immediately shut down. Looking forward to this section - no other prep program has gone over this...maybe this is what will make all the difference!!
Will the academia world ever change?
I just got my philosophy degree and I swear that most academic philosophers write like this. :/
Philosophy preps you well for this stuff though.