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PT38.S1.Q19 - essayist: only happiness isI'm hoping that someone might be willing to check my thinking/analysis before I go to the explanation. It has been suggested that if we write out an …
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PT 38.1.19
Answer selected ... to complete the “argument”. Since an argument is a premise + conclusion, ... identifying the premises in the argument; all of the extraneous ... identify the premise in the argument.
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PT14.S4.Q9 - Since anyone who supports the new tax planEven though this question is old, it has several lessons built into it. I was able to parse this question out mainly because of the lessons on 7Sage…
... first word of this argument into a premise. We also have ... the conclusion this isn’t a valid argument. But why? Above ... economics, we have a simple A——>B——>C argument.
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Strange "phenomenon" today with a recent PTSo as I do every Saturday, I sat down and took a full (5 section) timed test. This test "felt" much different than normal for me though and my score …
... on the test of about a 167ish.
... Of course my score was a 167 still, I just felt ... different because it is such a subjective term. What scares ... none and instead missed a ton of RRE. I ... br />
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Event Independence on the LSATHello again! First of all, I wanted to express my general appreciation for everyone in the 7Sage community! You guys are essentially total strangers,…
... words, Sundae buyers have a 1.0 chance of being offered, ... Banana Split Buyers have a 0 to 1.0 chance of being offered ... situation immediately reminded me of a common mistake people make in evaluating ... already have have either a 0% chance or a 100% chance of ... -
What is your favorite P.O.E./answering strategy for LR? Let's get a taxonomy going!Goal: To further refine my process of elimination (P.O.E.) and answering skills for LR by building a crowd-sourced taxonomy of techniques. How you…
... for LR by building a crowd-sourced taxonomy of ... two examples:
EXAMPLE A:
- (1) PMR & ... easier to defend a narrow/probabilistic argument than a broad/absolutist one ... chances are you missed a single quantifier/modal/conjunctive/ ... -
My GPA is 0.00 on the Academic Report Summary.........I went to a college with a Pass/Fail system (ie no GPA) so I assumed that my "GPA" is just gonna be something like "NA" or simply left blank. But…
... left blank.
But a 0.00???
Does that ... mean if a school accepts me, I'd ... average GPA down with my "0.00 GPA"? This is ridiculous ... ! Not a single school would be willing ... -
Invalid Vs. Valid Argument Forms (When are these applicable?)I did see a post on distinguishing these argument forms a little while ago, but my question is when are these applicable? I only imagine that these a…
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Draws a conclusion based on an "ambiguous notion" of knowledge?Without giving too much away as I'm still BR-ing LSAT C2, can someone please elaborate what such a flaw is? I don't think I've seen this type of flaw…
... someone please elaborate what such a flaw is? I don't ... answer choices is that the argument "Draws a conclusion based on an ... -
Bridging Timed and BR Score for RCHey all, So I've been drilling RC for a few weeks. I've done all RC sections from PT's 19-47. During my drills from PT 19-40, I was averaging …
... RC sections from PT's 19-47.
During ... my drills from PT 19-40, I was averaging around ... today, and managed to get a -0 blind review (my first ... RC blind review score was a -2). My timed score ... that section though was like a -7 though, and I ... -
Should I take a final practice test this Saturday before the LSAT next Saturday?Really debating about this took tomorrow off from work to get some extra study time in and planned to do my final PT tomorrow but I had a terrible da…
... at work and got into a argument with a loved one. I really ... this makes sense today was a tough day and have been ... -
From my experience: The Four Pillars of LG ConsistencyI started studying for the LSAT barely able to answer a single question on games. With no training in logic, I essentially had to start from the gro…
... than "how can I get a -0?" The "pillars" are what ... section between 16 and 19 things have to go ... helpful. An inference is a combination of the inherent ... inference. So if a rule for a grouping game says ... or two from a question by a mere application of ... -
Cookie Cutter Argument Form: Cost Benefit 🍪🍪🍪 I noticed a repeating pattern of argument structure that some may find useful. I call the form "**Cost Benefit**”, below I will discus…
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I noticed a repeating pattern of argument structure that some may ... /> To **Weaken** such an argument: Introduce a cost that may outweigh the ... . For example to make a “Cost Benefit” argument more difficult, they may ... -
HELP - Flaw Questions: Sufficiency-Necessity confusionIn the flaw section of LR, I have a hard time understanding the common argument flaw of sufficiency-necessity confusion, as JY calls it. I never seem…
... , I have a hard time understanding the common argument flaw of sufficiency ... never seem to recognize a flaw argument that is committing the ... me an example of an argument that is committing this ... me how it constitutes a sufficiency-necessity confusion? Thanks. -
Road to 170+: Quit Playing (Logic) Games with My Heart (How to improve LG performance)I'm going to spill some tea for folks, and you may not like it. If you want to get over 170 on the LSAT you have to be prepared to get 23/23 on th…
... that? Well a tried and true method, that is common across almost ... diagrams?
4. Is there a way to distinguish contenders from ... /> Getting to -0 on Logic Games may seem like a daunting task ... overcome that weakness to score a -0 on Logic Games on my ... -
Please Critique My Study PlanI would appreciate any feedback on my study plan from the Sages and also really anyone else who has been studying for a while and feels like they hav…
... : 166 (Aug ‘19) (disclaimer, this is not a totally fair point ... is to turn a somewhat consistent -3 into a -0/-1.
- ... Sometimes miscellaneous games throw me for a ... )
- Until about a week ago, a huge mystery for me ... -
Struggling with RNG in Actual LSATDear fellow 7Sagers, I've taken the LSAT three times now. I took it cold in 2017 June (PT 81) without every seeing an LSAT material and got a 151 …
... an LSAT material and got a 151 (stupid, I know). I ... -1 to -3, and LG -0.
The problem that ... my PTs. Is this a common issue during a take? I've done ... -
My Guide to Reading Comprehension Part 1 (Long-ish Post)Hi 7sagers! Given that several people expressed interest in my RC methodology, here is the basic outline of my approach for the Reading Comprehen…
... " is a related concept and refers to the common forms that ... " or "OPA (other people's argument) is wrong."
... really contribute meaningfully to the argument. But regardless of what ... the stage for an argument. Sometimes a whole sentence falls into ... -
Method of Reasoning General PrinciplesHey everyone I tried searching through the forums to see if there were any hits and I didn't see anything but I am a little confused on general princ…
... something to do with the argument using a general principle. I've ... then comparing that to the argument featured in the stimulus that ... with something to do with a general principle.
... recent example was form LSAT 19 Section 4 Question 18 June ... -
164 to a 170+ by June?Hi everyone. I received a 164 in November and I have so far been WL by every school that I have applied to. I am considering taking the June test and…
Hi everyone. I received a 164 in November and I ... possible to go from a 164 to a 170+ by June?
a while, but somehow, I'm ... remain consistent (respectively: around a -3 and a -0/-1 for each). June ... -
Weakening questions on Newer LSATsThis might be common knowledge and I have certainly come across this in the core curriculum, but did not quite grasp what is meant. I am realizing th…
This might be common knowledge and I have ... an analogous case, argument that appeals to science, argument by equivocation, ... time looking at the argument as a whole, and approach the ... is imperative (i.e., argument that ignores multiple sufficient conditions ... -
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?
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PT27.S4.Q07 - If you know a lot about historyhttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-27-section-4-question-07/ I've watched JY's explanation and the only other forum post regarding this ques…
... intellectuals
C: /(know a lot about history) —> /( ... a case of:
Invalid Argument Structure
A —> B
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/A ...
(you could know a lot about history ---> /(easy ... to impress intellectuals)) or (A --> /B). I'm ... -
First -0 on LG!!!Well, it finally happened - hit a -0 on LG! Specifically, the exp. LG section on PT91. Would it be more satisfying if it were the scored section? Yes…
Well, it finally happened - hit a -0 on LG! Specifically, the exp. ... /> Been chasing this one for a few months and testing on ... Friday - not a moment too soon.
Just ... can be HUGE to save a few minutes at the end ... -
"Takes for Granted" PhraseI don't understand the meaning of this phrase when used in answer choices for questions concerning argument flaws. Like does it mean that the argumen…
... answer choices for questions concerning argument flaws. Like does it mean that ... the argument is flawed because there could ... ? Does it mean the argument is flawed because it drew ... a weak/misguided conclusion from this ... -
PT53.S1.Q20 - lions and tigers are similar (diagraming question)How do I diagram this? http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-53-section-1-question-20/
... the conclusion of the argument making a bit of a leap in determining ... -
Defining a causal relationshipPrior to the LSAT I've never really considered why A causes B. I'm very unsure of my definition of a causal relationship and would like to put it out…
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We have a closed environment where everything ... you increase the correlation, your argument of causation strengthens.
When an argument has a causal relationship in weakening ... , therefore, undermining the argument that Dioxin did not ... -
Dear 7Sage, I'm depressed.These are my scores, as follows: First ever score (no studying done, ever:) 155 Second Score: 158 Third Score: 161 Fourth Score: 164 Fifth Sco…
... 7sage videos was basically doing a game, and then after ... There will almost always be a key inference that will help ... For RC, it's always a gamble for me... Sometimes I ... next day until you get a -0. Even if it's ... comes down to is solving a lot of questions and ... -
February LSAT outcomes, thoughts, etc.Many of us took the test today. I have no idea how I did, I'm simply incapable of judging myself the way I usually can after doing a PT. So, ho…
... more than enough to get a -0 on the game set, INCLUDING ... -
The Hardest LR Question of All Time - Preptest 29 Number 17 LR Studies of the reliability of eyewitnOk, I am joking about this being the hardest LR question of all time. Of course, there have been harder questions, but for some reason, this one took…
... A, which definitely makes our argument stronger, we still have a weak argument. Supplying a ... necessary assumption plugs up a ... -
pre-reading questions on reading comprehensionI was under the impression that, on reading comprehension, reading the questions before you read the passage was a bad idea and a waste of time. How…
is the viewpoint the argument-as-a-whole, as in premises+conclusion?< ... /> Math matters. Random University did a study which demonstrated math's ... /> (E1^VP1) |Random University did a study which demonstrated math's ...
