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Pop QuizHey everyone, I recently came across an LSAT stimulus that gave me loads of trouble when I was taking a PT under time. To ingrain the lesson from…
This is a great example of what I think is the toughest type of strengthen question, i.e., one that strengthens the argument by ruling out an alternative explanation. In other words, it strengthens the argument by eliminating a potential weakness. -
Pop QuizHey everyone, I recently came across an LSAT stimulus that gave me loads of trouble when I was taking a PT under time. To ingrain the lesson from…
... a similar pattern to the argument above, despite this question ... In order to evaluate the argument, and defend it with a ... identify whether the advertisement favored by the program producers differs ... we can strengthen the argument by stating that the electric ... -
Proposition QuestionsProposition questions: should I approach these like an inference question or a principle question? I've read different things. Example of this questi…
... following propositions is best illustrated by the statements above?"
... in the farmer's argument by the proposition that farmers ... pests?" This one is an Argument Part question.
argument by the **sentence** that farmers ... -
PT76.S2.Q21 - although the first humans cameHello, As we all know, matching the formal elements in answer choices to the stimulus is a good way to find the correct answer on Parallel type qu…
... just did not match the argument structure you need to parallel ... are finding an argument by similarity and although the argument structure still has ... -
reading comp help!I really struggle with reading comprehension, and have been thinking of ways to improve. I have a few months before I write the LSAT and was wonderin…
... to fill in the gap by going through questions. While this ... its structure and central argument.
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How to go back to curriculumI recently watched the "Post CC Strategies" webinar and something that he had mentioned as apart of the first phase of taking PTs is that we should b…
... really helpful. Was the argument conditional, causal, phenomena hypothesis ... my understanding of that argument by seeing if I could ... fix that argument completely (sufficient assumption), ... writing out that cookie cutter argument.
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Having problem conceptually with LawgicI can get through all the quizzes and exercises but I'm having a hard time knowing why or the meaning of things I'm doing. When I look at a SA quest…
... understand the structure of the argument (premise, conclusion) if ... what could make the argument stronger. If it's ... it with the valid/invalid argument forms, group indicators, ... test your understanding of that argument by weakening, strengthening, filling in ... -
PT53.S1.Q9 - Global surveys estimate the earth'sHello 7sage community! This is my first time posting here but I've been reading the forum for quite some time. I'm posting as I have a question fro…
... disproportional but weaken the argument at the same time. ... being disproportional can make the argument invalid (not 100% true). ... assumption relates to the argument or conclusion... is an ... br />
1. An argument by definition includes a conclusion so ... -
PT53.S1.Q9 - Global surveys estimate the earth'sHello 7sage community! This is my first time posting here but I've been reading the forum for quite some time. I'm posting as I have a question fro…
... being disproportional thus shows the argument is invalid (not 100 ... assumption relates to the argument or conclusion... is an ... >
> 1. An argument by definition includes a conclusion so ... was declining then the argument's conclusion of there ... -
Questions to ask myself while reading economist articles for reading comp prep?Author POV Purpose of paragraphs Rough structure What else?
... the argument /strengthen
analogy situation- will present a different argument and ... -
Strengthening QuestionsSo I am watching the Webinar on Weakening and Strengthening questions and I have a questions about the first question. The first question is a stren…
... answer choice that strengthens the argument and blocks the alternative. ... how A strengthens the argument....A does not seem ... answer should strengthen the argument or at least block ...
E actually weakens the argument by saying: "in this other forest ... -
Strengthening QuestionsSo I am watching the Webinar on Weakening and Strengthening questions and I have a questions about the first question. The first question is a stren…
... answer choice that strengthens the argument and blocks the alternative. ... how A strengthens the argument....A does not seem ... answer should strengthen the argument or at least block ... > E actually weakens the argument by saying: "in this other forest ... -
PT14.S2.Q21 - In response to high mortality in area hospitalsDoes anybody have any idea why the answer choice is (a) for this question? I couldn't find an answer so I ended up eliminating all of the answer choi…
... The conclusion of the argument is that doctors were ... taking unnecessary risks by performing elective surgeries (which ... ' seems to challenge the argument by noting that NOT doing the ... words, it introduces an argument supporting elective surgeries, despite ... -
Weaken questionsHi guys, One question ! I am actually not understanding how I should approach Weakening questions. I understand that you have to identify the prem…
... book said to weaken an argument by attacking a premise or conclusion ... can't really attack the argument by attacking a premise or conclusion ... what defines an argument.
If an argument has a ... t try to wreck the argument by saying "she didn't go ... -
PT63.S1.Q1 - Backyard gardeners who want to increaseLogical 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 mist…
... the sentence that strengthens the argument.
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The argument then makes a slight concession ... a premise, strengthens our argument by explaining away the minor ... . This added premise strengthens our argument.
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I've commented before about pretending to be J.Y. when you approach the LSAT...... so I recently decided to go all-in and buy the exact same pencils J.Y. uses in his live videos. They arrived today so I had to try them out on…
... . Hopefully I can strengthen my argument by getting a 180 on the ... -
I've commented before about pretending to be J.Y. when you approach the LSAT...... so I recently decided to go all-in and buy the exact same pencils J.Y. uses in his live videos. They arrived today so I had to try them out on…
... . Hopefully I can strengthen my argument by getting a 180 on the ... -
In need of helpI’m in need of some advice from whoever can offer me some. I have been writing PTs and have been not doing well on the LR sections. However I have be…
Define what you mean by good vs not good. How many do you miss? Is it a particular question type? -
PTC.S2.Q18 - Sid: The sign says "Keep offI am having some trouble comparing A and B to each other. I believe the flaw itself is that Sid is confusing the consequences of a hypothetical with …
... e. premise) in Sid's argument contains actions and their consequence ... action above. Micki's argument is referring to a completely ... A is mischaracterizing Micki's argument by attributing the wrong type of ... inaccurate, since Sid's argument doesn't do that.
PTC.S3.Q14 - Wu: Jurgens is dishonestCan someone help me out with identifying the flaw here? There's not an explanation video, so I've linked the question bank. Preptest C is at the bott…
... doesn't directly address the argument made by Wu.
In ... ), Miller directly rebuts Wu's argument by stating why the quality Wu ... AC. Miller answers Wu's argument by stating that the quality Wu ...PT38.S4.Q13: A recent study reveals that television advertising does notI understand why (A) is correct, as well as why the wrong answers are incorrect. That being said, I'm having trouble identifying the type of flaw/ass…
... case, no-cause-effect. The argument claims that advertising does not ... preference. You can weaken this argument by showing a way in which ...PT3.S2.Q20 - In Brazil, side-by-side comparisons of AfricanizedI marked (A) and eliminated (C), which is the correct answer, without hesitation. My reasoning was that if certain types of trees are less effectivel…
... determined. When you weaken an argument, you only need to attack ... the assumption made in the argument that the local honeybees in ... .
AC (A) weakens the argument by introducing the **possibility** of local ...PT60.S1.Q13 - Many economists claim that financial rewardsHi all! So long story short, I constantly find myself vacillating between answer choice b and answer choice c. I know what the right answer is _supp…
... need to strengthen the economists argument," that's definitely true, ... precisely pick apart the argument structure regardless of the ...
The gap in the argument: conflating "money" with "high ... does. C weakens the argument by not trying to contradict the ...PT60.S1.Q13 - Many economists claim that financial rewardsHi all! So long story short, I constantly find myself vacillating between answer choice b and answer choice c. I know what the right answer is _supp…
... way too loose of an argument (I now understand the ... conclusion is paraphrasing the economists' argument by saying they "overestimate the ... doesn't address the opposing argument, but usually those are ... actually a party in the argument staking their claim -- they ...PT1.S4.Q23 - Mr. Blatt: Expert consultants are sought afterWhat I wrote down for BR: I do not see an answer choice that really strengthens Ms. Fring's argument. However, if a company follows an experts advice…
(C) strengthens Ms. Fring's argument by indicating that there may be ... backfire. Per Ms. Fring's argument, this would mean that these ... (C) provides evidence that her argument may be true after all.From 168 to 170s in six weeks?Hi, I got a 168 on the Jan LSAT and I'm looking to break 170 for the March LSAT. I've scored in the 170s before, but I'm looking to consistently be s…
... : "What is the author's argument?" and "How is it structured ... something like "The author's argument is that, contrary to popular ... South America. He makes this argument by pointing to X, Y, and ... more on knowing what the argument is and how it is ...PT Review - Watch all explanations?Do you all find yourselves watching JY's explanations for every question on PT's or just questions you circled and/or got wrong? I've always watched …
... that can be sharpened by actively engaging with every ... reasoning, reasoning by analogy, conclusions that are supported by one single premise ... strategy we can justify by the benefits it affords ... personally, a PT followed by 4 days of thorough review ...PT1.S4.Q23 - Mr. Blatt: Expert consultants are sought afterWhat I wrote down for BR: I do not see an answer choice that really strengthens Ms. Fring's argument. However, if a company follows an experts advice…
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Fring's argument: executives hire consultants because the ... Strengthen Fring's argument by weakening Blatt's argument, show hiring for ... some support for Fingr's argument.
D) ... /c supports Blatt's argument showing businesses hired the ...PT5.S1.Q12 - Impact craters caused by meteoritesCan someone please help explain why D is correct? Not sure if this questions is actually very difficult or if I'm just not fully understanding this s…
... actually sort of weakens the argument (by providing a _third_ alternative, that ...PT10.S1.Q19 - question about the correct answerI'm trying to wrap my head around why E counts as a weakener. I understand that this question hinges on this idea of 'city tax revenues'. and that so…
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A) This weakens the argument by saying that the costs of ... this would actually help the argument instead of hurt it. ... also weakens the city Councillors argument by pointing to all the ... free-riding and the councillors argument is pretty much wrecked. ...
