LR questions that use "unless"

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  Law and Yoda Alum Member ⭐

  November 2020 edited November 2020 4312 karma

  PT23 S2 Q14 (Stem)
  PT39 S2 Q11 (Stem)
  PT41 S1 Q09 (Stem)
  PT51 S1 Q21 (Answer choice)
  PT55 S3 Q24 (Stem)

  I usually see one or two per PT so you might just have to keep an eye out for them when you're studying.
• Chuggin Maple Syrup Member

  November 2020 66 karma

  Hey, I'm not entirely sure what you're asking, but if it's regarding the "unless" statement. Follow the rule negated sufficient.

  I'm chugging maple syrup unless I'm studying.

  /CMS--->I'm studying. I'm not chucking maple syrup only when I'm studying.

  Or If I'm not studying then i'm chugging maple syrup.

  Which would look like the contrapositive. /S --> CMS.

  I'm not entirely sure if you're asking if you're confused about the rule or if there are question stems with the UNLESS in it. but I haven't seen any question stems with UNLESS if I'm not mistaken.. Moreover, there are answer choices were the 'Unless" is present. From there just follow the rule.

  Most of the time when i'm doing it. I'll just negate it and read it as if it's negated. But if it's a complex statement i'll follow the translation and draw it out if I get stuck. The CC here helps you sharpen you intuitive understanding of the rule by drilling it.

  If you do get suck on it during a PT. Go back to on your BR, and spend time drawing it out and really unpack the question.

  I hope this helps.

  Let me know if it did, if not I'll try again!
• whatsmyname Member

  January 2021 606 karma

  @"Chuggin Maple Syrup" said:

  Let me know if it did, if not I'll try again!

  I figured out my own little trick. This is what I do:

  statement: "I will eat peanut butter unless I'm suicidal."

  I write out the conclusion first: --> Eat peanut butter
  Then I negate the trigger: ~ Suicidal

  ~ suicidal -> Eat peanut butter

  Then I contrapose. Voila.