I think there should be a quiz for Most Strongly Supported questions and SA. The NA does not have the word if. The MSS and SA sometimes are similar and require more attention to details. Thanks.

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The issue I have with accepting AC D is the assumption I had to make that is not explicitly stated. For example, some could also make a wild assumption that since the environmental pollution has variety of forms, such as one that may not cause harm to humans or at least, does not necessarily cause cancer. Also, in some early lessons, I remember learning to not bring outside knowledge to ACs. While it makes sense to believe in the AC D, I did not choose it because in a similar weakening question, PT 19, S 2, Q 4, the AC C presumably stated the similar implicit assumption that one could choose as an alternative explanation for the increase of algae (review that question).

My point is when should I accept an unstated assumption in ACs? Using common sense? I thought I should block that when it comes to the LSAT. Now I feel there are exceptions I have to learn and ACCEPT.

I understand that some weakening AC may only undermine the argument 5% and some 95%. But I struggle to make that decision under time pressure. I force myself to believe that by practice I will get better, but I still make the same mistakes! Any recommendations?

#help I chose C during the test because I read only the half of the question stem and assumed I should prove why it will "hurt consumer." I learned my mistake. Then, during the BR the AC A immediately clicks. However, I am confused why the question stem requires to justify the premise instead of the conclusion?

To my understanding, the first sentence is the conclusion -- the lower supply of halibut will hurt consumers. Why? Because the argument wants me to assume the demands for halibut will remain high and therefore result in higher price. The first question I asked myself in BR, after carefully reading the question stem, was what if consumer will not want to eat halibut when restrictions applied? So the AC A covers my assumption. No they want so therefore the argument is correct assuming the increase in the price.

Nevertheless, I am still confused why the question stem demands to justify the premise of the argument? What am I missing here? Thank you for your help.

Thank you for sharing your insights. Does anyone can give suggestion to English as the second language students? Any approach to learn LSAT vocabularies? To increase reading speed? Studying for this test really demoralized me. I was an A student in college and like learning. But this test is nothing like what I did in school. I will appreciate your suggestions. Thank you.