I've decided to take a break from PTs, and go back over the basics. I think one of my weaknesses is taking the Lawgic that we were taught, and applying it to the questions. So... if I can get someone to breakdown for me EXACTLY WHY and HOW we put questions into lawgic. Simplify for it me. How does it help with logical reasoning and reading comprehension questions, and then apply it to a question. I think this will help to unlock whatever block I'm feeling about understanding how this works exactly.
let's use a question I get wrong every time. Test 29 Section 1 Question 7.
Find the logical operator?
Identify two main concepts
Assign symbols to the 2 main groups
Apply translation rule
Find contrapositive
Translate back to English
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For LG, it's pretty straightforward in that it helps to simplify the rules and outline of the game so you can make a game board and know what goes where. With question driven games it then helps to make new game boards and force out inferences. I'll try to find that question you posted and parse it out for you if no one else posts before I get home later.
Pure gold.
Someone give this man a cigar.
Diagramming can be useful though, and I don't think the goal should necessarily be to not have to use it on test day. Used sparingly I think diagramming can be of great benefit. For example, PT59, S2, Q19 I diagrammed the short stimulus to affirmatively arrive at my answer and move on, using my "work" in the same way I would use it in LG--to uncover what the right answer is and then scan through the choices to find what matches.
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@nicole.hopkins
I would suggest trying to understand the argument before translating it into conditional logic. It's difficult to understand the big picture if you're focusing on the wording and not the argument as a whole. With a lot of practice you will not have to diagram most logical statements.