Even though step length is shorter on a hard surface, the time the runner’s foot remains in contact with the running surface is less with a hard surface [than with a soft surface]. (fill in the blank). Therefore, a running track with a hard surface makes for greater running speed than a soft one
(at least under dry conditions).
Answer Choice Predication: a statement that could fulfill the partial explanation; fill in the blank to check if the reasoning is consistent.
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(A) Although you take shorter steps on hard surfaces, your foot hardly remains on the ground. 'Dry running conditions can be guaranteed for indoor track races only'. That's why a hard surface track makes for greater speed than a soft one.
(B) Although you take shorter steps on hard surfaces, your foot hardly remains on the ground. 'In general, taller runners have greater average step length than shorter runners do'. That's why a hard surface track makes for greater speed than a soft one.
(C) Although you take shorter steps on hard surfaces, your foot hardly remains on the ground. 'Hard tracks enhance a runner’s speed by making it easier for the runner to maintain a posture that minimizes wind resistance'. That's why a hard surface track makes for greater speed than a soft one.
(D) Although you take shorter steps on hard surfaces, your foot hardly remains on the ground. 'The tracks at which the world’s fastest running times have been recorded are located well above sea level, where the air is relatively thin'. That's why a hard surface track makes for greater speed than a soft one.
(E) Although you take shorter steps on hard surfaces, your foot hardly remains on the ground. 'To remain in top condition, a soft track surface requires different maintenance procedures than does a hard one'. That's why a hard surface track makes for greater speed than a soft one.
University Chancellor: "Our university offers a wide range of subjects for our student body to take courses in. Hey you, Miriam! You're a student at this university, so you must take courses in a wide range of subjects, right?"
Miriam: "I guess I could... but I actually do not."
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(A) School Principal: "The students at this school take math. Like, Miguel. He is a student at this school, so he takes math."
Miguel: "Yes I do take math. You could say that it's a requirement, we all have to take math if we go to this school."
(B) Law Journal Editor-in-Chief: "The editorial board of this law journal has written on many legal issues. This is Louise. She is on the editorial board, so she has written on many legal issues."
Louise: "No, I only wrote on one legal issue. Stop trying to integrate me into everything with the rest of the board!"
(C) Construction Worker: "The component parts of bulldozers are heavy. This machine right here, is a bulldozer, so it is heavy."
Construction Worker's Friend: "That makes sense."
(D) Mechanic: "All older automobiles need frequent oil changes. This car is new, so its oil need not be changed as frequently."
OA → FOC
OA → FOC
Patron: "No. I need my oil changed. By the way, you made an invalid argument. I can give you a list of reasons why I need frequent oil changes."
(E) Aspiring Neurologist: "The individual cells of the brain are incapable of thinking. Therefore, the brain as a whole is incapable of thinking.
Neurologist: "That is entirely incorrect."
Text Message Conversation* Between a Parent and her Friend:
Parent: You won't believe this, OMG! So I've been trying to get my daughter to brush her teeth but nothing has worked. I was hoping that she would at least try to imitate me brush my teeth! or that giving her reasons to brush her teeth would be enough to get her to do it! But no, nothing worked.
Friend: Oh no.
Parent: Now get this! I finally made it clear to her. I said that before her naps and at night, when I am just about to read her a story, I will brush her teeth for her. LOL! So a couple weeks later, whenever I would pick up a storybook (before her naps and at night), she would automatically grab her toothbrush and would start brushing her teeth herself!
Friend: No way! That's great!
Parent: I know! I wonder why she finally did it? Generally speaking, I mean. Do you think it's because children are most effectively taught to do something by someone’s setting an example?
Friend: No that can't be it. You said yourself that you hoped she would try to imitate you or at least be persuaded! I'm making a probable assumption that she didn't.
Parent: Haha, well would you say that children are just too young to understand rational arguments for adopting a behavior?
Friend: Doubt it.
Parent: Okay.. but I read in "The Generalized Times" that children often imitate the behavior of others rather than listening to reason.
Friend: Like I said before, she didn't imitate you! LOL.
Parent: What about how children ordinarily act contrary to their parents’ expectations in order to get more attention?
Friend: I don't think so.. honestly, if you want me to put it in generalized terms, I would say that children more readily adopt a behavior through habit and repetition than through other means.
Parent: Yeah! That generalization most closely conforms to my experience. Thanks!
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*a frivolous, nevertheless parallel, brief synopsis of the lsat stimulus expressed in a text-message conversation between a parent and her friend.
Subject: Peat Harvesting in this Country
Opponents: Peat Harvesting would change our peat-rich wetlands and our country’s water supply could be contaminated.
Author: BUT this cannot be true. Why? Well... in Ireland, peat has been harvested for centuries and their water supply is not contaminated.
Conclusion: We can safely proceed with the harvesting of peat.
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Opponents: cause, effect
Cause: peat harvesting Effect: alter the ecological balance of peat-rich wetlands
Further Effect/Direct Consequence: country’s water supply threatened with contamination.
Author: cause, without effect
Cause: peat harvesting in Ireland Effect: Ireland's water supply not contaminated.
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Reasonable Doubter (Me): Hey, author? How are you so sure that we can safely proceed with the harvesting of peat? How are you so sure that my country's water supply won't be contaminated? Just because you mentioned peat being harvested in Ireland and their water supply not having been contaminated?! That's not enough! I want answers!
(A) That could be true, but there still leaves room for me to believe that my country’s water supply could be threatened with contamination!
(B) Interesting. So what you're saying is... since the water supply is not contaminated in Ireland (after peat having been harvested) and since the peat-harvesting areas of Ireland were virtually identical to the undisturbed wetlands of my country, then my country's water supply would not be threatened with contamination! This helps me understand your conclusion much more, thanks for strengthening it!
(C) This does not address my doubts about the conclusion you reached in your argument, author!
(D) Oh, I did not know that.. nevertheless, my country's peat resources could just as well be larger than those of countries that successfully harvest peat. I still have reasonable belief that our water could be threatened with contamination!
(E) I can believe that, but what about my country? You haven't addressed my suspicion!
Hey! I could not find any exam dates for South Korea after the June 2019! I think there has not been an update on the international exam dates list on their website, it would be best to call LSAC and ask them :smiley: I would have called them myself right now but their offices are closed
+1 (215) 968-1001
Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
I know exactly how you feel, I felt extremely anxious about taking my first assimilated PT and I continued to put it off :confused: but trust me when I say this: just go ahead and rip that metaphorical bandage right off. It is the best way to overcome the feeling of anxiety. You will see that taking the full PT it is not as bad as your anxiety makes it seem, you may even look back at yourself and laugh! :wink:
*computer programs X: provides solutions to mathematical problems in engineering
Premise 1: more computer programs X are being produced
Premise 2: it is not necessary for engineers to understand math principles.
Conclusion: in training engineers, focus less on math principles...focus on other subjects.
(assumption: computers will do the work, engineers do not need to know math principles, etc.)
(A) To use computer programs X effectively, need to understand math principles
Yes. This attacks an assumption being made! This weakens our argument because it challenges the premise that it is "unnecessary for practicing engineers to have a thorough understanding of fundamental mathematical principles".
(B) Many of computer programs X are already in use
What is the significance of this? Whether the programs are in use or not, this does not weaken our argument as our conclusion suggests a change to the current curriculum..practices..
(C) Must allow time for new material to be taught
This strengthens are argument, if anything! The argument concludes that we should spend more time on other important subjects.
(D) Most of computer programs X can be run on computers available to most engineering firms
Again, (if anything) this answer choice strengthens our argument. This suggests 'hey, all the more reason to pursue!'
(E) The curriculum requires engineering students to be familiar/use variety of computer programs
Why would this matter? The conclusion states that there should be a shift in emphasis. Even if the curriculum requires engineering students be familiar with/able to use a variety of computer programs, then (pursuant to the conclusion) this could be less emphasized without challenging the argument
Enjoy your well-deserved break! You will return feeling refreshed and recharged! :smile:
Hello! I hope everyone is doing well :)
I recently began meditating to alleviate my increasing stress levels. I downloaded an app called Headspace that has helped a novice like myself practice mediation. I enjoy it very much and my only regret is that I did not do this sooner.
I am interested in learning how everyone meditates and practices mindfulness :)
This is great! Congratulations! What an amazing journey!
THANK YOU SAMI!
Let's form a study group! :sunglasses:
The fear will reduce only when you set precedent for yourself.
Unequivocally, your first few assimilated exams will be uncomfortable. Do not let that discourage you. Push through. Trust me. For each minute that you sit and continue taking the assimilated exam, you will few less uncomfortable. The second assimilation will still feel uncomfortable but significantly less than the initial. Likewise with the third, fourth... by then you should feel much more at ease.
YOU CAN DO THIS!
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reduce fear → set precedent
do not set precedent → not reduce fear
I love you 7Sage
Thank you J.Y.!
Logical Reasoning Help:
PT63.S1.Q1 (and Q2)
PT63.S1.Q1 - I am confused as to how this is a strengthen question. The prompt (if I’m not mistaken) is an inference type: “which one of the following most logically completes the argument?” I would appreciate any help!
PT63.S1.Q2 - Overall, this question was extremely difficult for me to understand. To weaken the argument, I would need to find an alternate cause for Jocko’s silence. The majority of the answer choices seemed to provide alternate causes (?) Again, any help would be greatly appreciated!
Admin note: edited title and added links
https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-63-section-1-question-01/
https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-63-section-1-question-02/
This is awesome! Congrats! Thank you for sharing your insightful thoughts :smile:
Two dolphins have a trainer. When their trainer gives them a certain hand signal, sometimes the two dolphins do X, other times the two dolphins do Y. These behaviors, X and Y, are not simply learned responses. RATHER, all dolphins are capable of higher cognitive functions.
(key component: communication)
(A) How could I support the conclusion with this? No.
(B) Thank you. This supports the author's conclusion that "dolphins are capable of higher cognitive functions". Also.. this answer choice factors in communication between the dolphins and their trainer
(C) Okay? If anything, this claim could support their behaviors as learned responses. The author specifically contends that "these behaviors are not simply learned responses". No.
(D) Provides absolutely no support. No.
(E) Some? Okay, so just one behavior? Besides, this could not support our conclusion. Where does this answer choice take communication between the dolphins and their trainers into account? It could very well be a random behavior made!
answer choice (D) seems very convincing... I am still convinced.. #help
That is awesome! Congratulations!
Name That Fallacy!
(name as many as you like & feel free to add more!)
I have not heard of it before reading this post, but after reading everyone's comments I am definitely going to check it out!
I sat for the ‘November 2019’ exam just over ten days ago. Is it normal to still feel exhausted after this much time has passed? So far I have woken up with an lsat hangover every. single. morning.
I refuse to continue feeling sluggish.
I study best in coffee shops and libraries. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to study outside of the home? Thank you!
Lately, I have been feeling a sense of discouragement. I am losing focus and I am having trouble reading. as predicted, my confidence is lacking as well. #helpme
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Not necessarily
My uncle went to an Ivy League school, and struggled immensely with the LSAT. It took him 3 years to get in.
In law school, he was at the top of his class. He was recruited by law firms in Boston & was very successful.
Some people are smart, they are not good test-takers. I’ll give myself as an example: my diagnostic was in the 130’s because I got so hung up on the hardest questions (I started with questions 25... don't ask). I kept reading and reading trying to make sense of the argument and spent all my time trying to get the hardest ones. Why? Because I like a challenge. I like to sit down and think. Think hard, think lots. Its my personality. I also get stressed when I am put under time constraints so there is a 15pt lag between my BR and PT score. But, I have no doubt I will do well in law school.
Also, the LSAT is poorly written. Bad grammar, plain, simple. It doesn’t get to the point. It is full of fluff. I have no trouble working with the income tax act (if you want to see a run-on sentence, go there) at work, but really struggled with some of the reading comp (think art, philosophy, history, peptides). Will my new knowledge on zeolites help me in law school? I really don’t see how. The LSAT is designed to be difficult.
I honestly do not think the LSAT is all its cut out to be. Maybe I’m just salty that I needed to put in a few months of studying. But, some of the schools are already abandoning it. Why is that?
I also believe that people who have to work hard for their grades are generally better prepared to work hard in law school. Those people are full of will, determination, and persistence: these are the ones that will be great lawyers, and thrive at work, and do great things because the will is there. The will triumphs all else; you would be surprised. My will has given me everything I have and enabled me to overcome many obstacles.
I truly believe the LSAT is just a money-making scheme, I wonder how many millions of assets LSAC is sitting on? I mean, think about it. It’s also there as a barrier to entry, and to weed out the ‘lazies’, give law school the “academically prestige” image. Also, some programs are much more difficult than others (think engineering vs economics or philosophy... sorry, engineering is much more difficult than either, at least for most).
I know everyone says otherwise, but I refuse to believe it. I have seen to many successful people perform poorly on the LSAT but thrive in law school.
Anyways, that is my two cents.
Yes, engineering is much more difficult than defending logic itself from people like Derrida and Foucault. Oh, and engineering is much more difficult than laying the groundwork for mathematics and computer science (and engineering). And engineering is much more difficult than formulating a priori deductions of the nature of necessity.
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I think of the LSAT community as a component of social life. :)
YES!
I feel like I am heading towards burnout territory.. but I am in complete denial and I do not want to take a break. Is it possible to recover from burnout without taking one/two weeks off?
Hello!
I am transitioning from studying in public venues and coffee shops to an office space where I can keep to myself at home. I wanted to see how other 7sagers set up their study spaces as for some motivational support and aesthetics inspo✨
Politician: New health awareness campaign! Let's increase the tax on cigarettes! The tax will fund this campaign. What do you mean why? It's only reasonable! Smoking causes many health problems! A smoker should bear the costs of that campaign.
Smoker: BUT what about other things?! Eating high-fat, high-cholesterol foods cause many health problems too! YET it's clearly unreasonable to force those who buy those foods to bear the burden of financing this campaign!
(A) unreasonable! YES!
(B) more aware? No!
(C) greater health hazard? nope!
(D) who said they will not benefit?
(E) efficiency? nope.
@ THANK YOU SO MUCH! I cannot believe this! WOW! Thank you!
I love 7sage!
Subject: Offshore Oil Drilling
Opponent: The benefits of drilling new oil wells in certain areas are not worth the environmental risk. The new wells would only add half of 1% [of our country’s daily oil requirement] to the 4% of oil already being extracted from these areas
Proponent: Don’t be ridiculous! You might as well argue that new farms should not be allowed, since no new farm could supply the total food needs of our country
(A) ruins the parallel
(B) what does this have to do with anything?
(C) again, what does this have to do with anything?
(D) so what?
(E) again, so what?
Subject: Offshore Oil Drilling
Opponent: The benefits of drilling new oil wells in certain areas are not worth the environmental risk. The new wells would only add half of 1% [of our country’s daily oil requirement] to the 4% of oil already being extracted from these areas
Proponent: Don’t be ridiculous! You might as well argue that new farms should not be allowed, since no new farm could supply the total food needs of our country
(A) no evidence
(B) never stated
(C) does not point out!
(D) yes, 'new farms' is cited as parallel
(E) not at all!
I completely agree with @. Full PTs really wore me down and I had zero energy left to review them. Once I started splitting them, I found myself with enough energy to properly BR, to watch J.Y.'s explanation in depth (several times!), type up explanations in my notes, and really understand each exam question without just 'letting one slide'. Taking full PTs are extremely important, but I had to gradual reach that point because I did not have enough endurance to take them in one sitting and properly review them afterwards. BR-ing is just as important and without taking the time to review my PTs I was not helping myself at all. Endurance is key and the rustiness will no longer be an issue!