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How to Approach match the flaw/reasoning questions?i had trouble really explaining why A and B were wrong. Only that E felt the best in matching. And this was after mapping out each answer choice and …
... , if the conclusion of the argument in the stimulus is conclusive ... formal logic (which is increasingly common), I typically try to get ... for the flow of the argument under timed pressure. If I ... being clear about what the argument is. If I have time ... -
how to become more efficient under timed conditions?Hi everyone, I just took my first ever PT, and throughout the entire process, I was falling short on time. I literally had to leave the last 5-7 …
... on your fundamentals. Memorize the common flaws, practice lawgic until you can ... -
Weakening QuestionsFor some reason, I am having a lot of trouble for weakening questions in LR. For me, it is just intuitively hard to wrap my head around and go throug…
... d imagine this is a common trouble for many people when ... critic. Instead of reading an argument passively, try to really think ... with when reading how the argument's premises support its ... annoying to deal with in common conversation because they make it ... -
Necessary AssumptionsHi guys, I went through the curriculum for necessary assumption questions and I am still not showing improvement in any of the PTs I am taking. I was…
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This is a common tactic for necessary assumption questions ... statement completely wreck the argument? In this example, ... when negated, would destroy the argument or contradict it.
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Parallel Method vs Parallel FlawWhat is the difference in process & identification between these two question types? I feel like in parallel method you identify the flaw as a means …
... . Only the flaw in the argument has to be the same ... order in which conditional relationship flaws appear in the stimulus will ... -
PT11.S4.Q17 - Journalists who conceal the identity...can someone help me understand this; i legit couldnt even get through the stimulus
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There are several flaws:
1. The teacher didn ... altering the teacher's actual argument to mean something entirely ... to alter the teacher's argument with the verbiage, "But ... the teacher made a different argument where no real sources ... -
Question on Main Point - Metaphors Question StemHello! I got the answer right for this LR question, but was having a hard time unpacking the last sentence of the prompt. I know starting with "for u…
... "metaphorical." Meta is a common prefix (I always think ... />
The extremists' argument is countered by stating that ... meaning. The extremists' argument relies on all words ... Similarly, understanding the extremists argument makes the counter a little ... -
QuitI have quit again, the main point makes no sense, as do assumptions
... paraphrasing the conclusion of the argument. Beyond that, make sure ... memorize, and master the standard flaws and learn the five ways ... weaken or strengthen a causal argument. Doing those two things ... to weaken (attack) every argument you see. That discipline will ... -
PT1.S4.Q12 - A recent study found that snoring...Hi, I am still confused on how choice D doesn't weaken the argument? Choice A seems like a weak answer choice doesn't it?
... assumptions ultimately create a flawed argument that we can exploit. ... a causal argument and for any causal argument there are ...
Premise: "Snoring is more common among smokers than nonsmokers" is ... is actually indicative of a common cause which is stress. ... -
How do you divvy up your study time between lessons, drills, PTs?Just starting out here. Hoping to take the November LSAT. Studying about 4 hours 5 days a week.
... lot of the argument styles and different flaws appear over and over ... -
PTC.S2.Q22 - One can be at home...I am confused by this question. I selected A as the answer when drilling and during blind review. During blind review I was hesitant and wanted to se…
... rather than contrapositive is an common improper argument form in which we ... sentence does not affect this argument either way because It ... . This is an improper argument form of someone just saying ... well, as it was another common incorrect answer choice)) Nope ... -
Posting on Behalf of a 7Sage User: Need tips for tackling questions & timing in the current progressI was wondering if there were any tips for how I should be tackling questions and timing in my current progress. I am working through the core curric…
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1. In LR, for argument questions, you certainly want to ... ), and will familiarize you with common wrong answer types to be ... -
PT5.S1.Q24 - Peculiarities by poetI totally don't understand this question. Need help and let me know if I read correctly. Stimuli provides: certain peculiarities are used unconsci…
... whether it is a common peculiarity or an idiosyncratic ... situations where we mistake a common peculiarity as an idiosyncratic ... be a reason supporting the argument that the technique can ... The stimulus says if A (common peculiarity), technique cannot be used ... -
Feeling DiscouragedScheduled to take the LSAT Nov 8 and am consistently scoring in the low to mid 150's. Logic games is still my worst section, and honestly I have litt…
... went from 14 to 18/19/20 on Logical reasoning since ... and understanding all of the flaws.. also once you finish at ... -
Always between two ACs in LRI am always down to two ACs while doing LR, especially weakening. I always second-guess myself, then my first answer ends up being correct. How do I …
... weakening LR questions, it is common for LSAT to say, "Which ... following, if true, weakens the argument". The "if true" allows them ... apples. This totally weakens the argument.
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Weakening Qs - Any Tips?I have gone through all of the lessons and drills for weakening questions and find myself increasingly humbled every single time. I think "oh man! Th…
... hunt). Also stuff like your common flaws, scientific method, causal reasoning and ... -
How to do flawsI'm having so much trouble with finding flaws in LR. I feel like my NA and Flaw questions are suffering because of it. Can anyone explain to me their…
... method helps to visualize the argument better and see any potential ... LR question (especially flaws) since you know the argument is already flawed ... "what's wrong with this argument" might help. Mike Kim's ... bear in mind that the argument in the stimulus is flawed ... -
PT74.S1.Q17 - How the pigment known as Han purpleI understand that A is right because it counters a possible objection that Han purple and white glass were produced independently of each other, in d…
... between Han Purple and the Common Type of White Glass. ... the argument. For instance, if the production methods of the Common Type ... as a fortuitous accident during Common Type of White glass- ... doesn't clearly weaken the argument. As for the psychological approach ... -
What can I study on my commute?I'm studying while working full-time. I take the train to work and it's about 35 minutes both ways. Any recommendations on what I can do during this …
... and conclusion, type of flaws in the argument
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Struggling to make the connection between the premises and the conclusion. Please help!So, I can identify the conclusion and the support for the argument, but I'm having a hard time understanding the relationship between them. For some …
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Okay, so the argument described a phenomenon (sunlight reflection ... This does not help the argument. Low atmospheric temps being ... . They could be incredibly common or uncommon. I don' ... This does not help the argument. Again, because our conclusion ... -
If a person has to study harder for a good LSAT score will they be at a disadvantage at a T14?Are people who have to study significantly more to get a good LSAT score at a comparative disadvantage if they go to a top school? For example Bob st…
... you're giving an oral argument in moot court and the ... 120? Yeah, the data (and common sense) tells us they will ... -
Tips for studying on the last month before exam?I started studying for the LSAT in June, and I plan to take the test in September. I spent the first month learning the core curriculum and then spen…
... you need to go over common flaws and make up your own ... -
Tips for studying on the last month before exam?I started studying for the LSAT in June, and I plan to take the test in September. I spent the first month learning the core curriculum and then spen…
... LR, focus on understanding argument structures, common fallacies, and practicing different question ... -
PT17 S3 Q12 - ad's effect on cigarette smokersHey! I am having trouble understanding why A is incorrect. I do see how and why D works but I can't understand why A doesn't. Here, we are given …
... if the conclusion in the argument only applies to cigarettes. Hope ... .**.
To weaken this argument, we can literally pick any ... but what they have in common is their purpose of delivering ... , they do have something in common: they are all methods to ... -
Stuck in the low 160sHey! I took the August LSAT after consistently scoring around 160-164. I got a 158 on the real deal. Since then, because I'm a full time student, I h…
Question type is independent of the method of reasoning employed by the question. By extension, question type does not necessarily mean a person is tackling the gaps or flaws in the argument. -
Same repeated mistakes - HELPI seem to be repeating the same mistakes over and over. Like when I blind review, I can get what I did wrong and what I should have done etc, but I m…
... : This is actually a very common problem. A few tips:
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Even though, Although, etcI've noticed that in some LR questions, there would be sentences that start off like "Even though","although". These sentences are qualifying the the…
... sentences are qualifying the the argument a bit more correct? I ... from using it against the argument or something like that...
Hypothesis v. StatementHi, I come across this problem in argument part questions: is a hypothesis the same thing as a statement? I usually eliminate the wrong answer ch…
... come across this problem in argument part questions: is a hypothesis ... as a conclusion). But some argument part questions describes statements differently ...PT58.S4.Q23 - craters high pressure shocks characteristicOk..I feel there is just no way I could have got this question. It is a most strengthen question and I feel the answer choice weakens the argument.…
... the answer choice weakens the argument. The job is to sure ...PT June 2007.S2.Q5, 11, 18, 20, 22, 24Not quite sure if this is the appropriate category to ask this question, but here goes... I just finished the "Intro to Arguments" lesson and want…
... = P? C? Is this an argument?)
#11. -- (My problem = is ... "Context" or part of the "Argument (P)?")
#18. -- (My problem ...
