Self-study
Hi everyone,
I’ve been studying for the LSAT for a few months and keep running into the same issue in LR.
I can usually narrow it down to 2 answers, but during timed sections I often pick the wrong one. During blind review, I get it right much more often.
So it feels like I’m getting trapped by answers that sound right or are possible, but not actually proven.
Any tips on how to improve answer selection between two close choices?
Do you use any specific rules or mental checklists?
Thanks!
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The rule of thumb that works for me when I am stuck between two answer choices is this:
If I'm in between 2 answer choices I've either (1) misread something in the ACs, or (2) misread something in the stimulus.
So first, I reread (carefully) each answer choice to see if there is one word that I missed, or a word that completely changes my understanding.
Next, if that still doesn't help, I forget about the ACs completely and 'translate' the stimulus while rereading it once again.
This has really worked for me. Make sure to actually spend time in your reread though and don't just reread it for the sake of rereading it, but instead with the context that "I've missed something here and I'm not understanding it correctly." Try it out and see if it works for you! :)
You should join the "LR: Eliminating Trap Answers" live class. The instructors do an amazing job explaining what to do in each situation!