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2 Step Test for Flaw/Descriptive Weakening Questions (help)I'm some what confused about this step test. Anyone can give me any insight?
... choice is claiming that the argument is doing must be ... - is what the argument is doing in question 1 actually the flaw ... descriptively accurate but will fail question number 2 and that ... helpful to reference for these question types as well. Hope this helps ... -
Reading the question stem first-LRAll, i have seen differing opinions on this, and i did try to search for previous discussion threads.... What is, in your opinion, the best way: …
I find that reading the question stem first works best for ... Understand your task - read the question stem to trigger how to ... the question and decide whether you're reading for an argument or ... (for most questions) - for some question types you will have a strong ... -
Manhattan LR and the LSAT TrainerHello all! I went through the 7Sage curriculum last year from September - October. I was going to take the Dec test but have decided to push back.…
... only a few different flaw types helped me immensely.
types of LR question types, but I would ... say Manhattan LR (MLR) explicates every LR question ... explanation of how LR-argument-type questions work. The ... -
Causation - CorrelationHey guys! I've been meaning to ask if anyone could help me better understand this concept. I think I understand it but when I'm under timed condit…
... the argument. I would highly recommending doing some assumption family question types (particularly ... causal relationship, map out the argument. Identify the conclusion, and then ... that you really understand the argument.
It might take ... -
How to approach NA questions ... HELP!Hi guys, I'm currently working through the NA questions and I am having a hard time understanding the concepts with bridging and blocking. I kno…
... question types. It's really improved my accuracy on the question types ... myself to understand the argument super well before moving ... that the argument makes, without which, the argument would be ... that you MUST understand the argument very well (which means ... -
To Lawgic or not to LawgicThat is the question. I have found that JY will sometimes ignore logical indicator language in a stimulus (always, the only, unless, etc...) for no r…
... out the structure of the argument so you can cross- ...
For the remaining question types, you want to spend more ... helps them to diagram the argument if the indicators are ... working through the argument and defining the argument core (main premise ... -
Weakening QuestionsHey guys, I’m in the middle of the Weakening section of the curriculum and its kicking my ass. I’s getting all the questions wrong. Can someone pleas…
... conclusion or premise. For Weakening question types you have to identify the ... 's the support in the argument, that is when you try ... -
Weakening QuestionsHey guys, I’m in the middle of the Weakening section of the curriculum and its kicking my ass. I’s getting all the questions wrong. Can someone pleas…
... my favorite question types. I get stuck in the "this argument is stupid ... answer choice on a weakening question... Understand exactly what an inference ... -
hitting a mental wallHey guys! I'm aiming for the June 2015 LSAT. I've gone through pretty much the entire curriculum (a few unfinished practice sets floating out ther…
... if you're missing certain question types and review those
2 ... habits), write down:
- the argument core (what is the premise ... -
strengthen questionsI am really confused on strengthen LR questions (assumption family). So I learned that if you attack strengthen questions fhe same way as "must be tr…
... as an FYI: the question you referred to (Feb 96 ... 11) is a necessary assumption question, not strengthening. I suppose ... as a type of strengthening question, but the type of ... be true (if the argument in the stimulus is true ... lessons on the two question types. -
Retake disaster/need help from a mod..So I have now taken the LSAT 3 times, and I'm beyond frustrated. I took the LSAT for the first time OCT, 2013 after 6 months of study self-study and …
... some variation/sequence of an argument or view (A1), ... support for that argument (S1), a counter argument/arguments or alternate ... well), support for the counter argument/arguments (S2/S3) and ... your self to the different question types (3) assimilate in your ... -
LR Study Guides ThreadI was wondering if we could upload our study guides in this post for those taking the June and upcoming LSATs can always come back to this.
... in Parallel Flaw question types!**
INVALID ARGUMENT FORM 5 ... necessary, existential before universal serial argument strings
INVALID: Affirming ... sufficient, universal before existential serial argument strings.
One thing ... -
Weekly Goal-Setting & Accountability ThreadHi everyone, I'm taking somewhat of an LSAT hiatus for March (school, it happens) but I'm going to start a goal-setting/accountability thread here…
... specific question types (MSS and Psuedo Sufficient Assumptions)
- Review valid argument forms ... -
Repeat Errors in Reasoning/ Confidence Errors - BRI wanted to ask for some advice on how to correct LR errors during BR (which I hope will follow me to timed tests eventually). I have mastered the ar…
... advice I will start drilling question types. I think I will drill ... practice BR - figure out argument structures. Drilling question types is not something I ... -
Repeat Errors in Reasoning/ Confidence Errors - BRI wanted to ask for some advice on how to correct LR errors during BR (which I hope will follow me to timed tests eventually). I have mastered the ar…
... excel doc... then drill those question types... if you're still getting ... you do not understand the argument... like @blah170blah said... one way ... -
RC- Author's attitudeI just wanted to ask what steps most of you take when you are answering questions on RC passages? Can someone give me a list of techniques/method…
... , in favor of argument 1, in favor of argument 2, unsure/undecided ... how to attack the different question types (there are only a handful ... or 2 depending on which argument it is) and when I ... -
RC- Author's attitudeI just wanted to ask what steps most of you take when you are answering questions on RC passages? Can someone give me a list of techniques/method…
... some variation/sequence of an argument or view (A1), ... support for that argument (S1), a counter argument/arguments or alternate ... well), support for the counter argument/arguments (S2/S3) and ... your self to the different question types (3) assimilate in your ... -
Frustration on PT'sI've done 5 PT's and still scoring in the 143-146 range. I finished all of the course work and it just doesn't seem to help. I always think I do we…
... or main point of the argument... the other statements are working ... you get these 4 major question types correct in the LR and ... -
Help! Clueless about how to get out of the 160s plateauHi everyone, so I'm taking the test in October and I'm currently averaging 167 with BR at 173. While I do have a solid amount of time to study before…
... don't consistently miss certain question types, meaning I don't ... ACs without really understanding the argument. Therefore, it makes sense ... get massive exposure to various argument types and see how I ... re always missing a certain question type, that's when ... -
Weaken, SA, and NA questions.Hey guys, I am struggling with weakening questions, SA questions, and NA questions. I bought JY's starter package, and I am currently on the weakeni…
... . Now these are my best question types (usually going 90-100% on ... video explanations. The more weakening question you do the more you ... get really good at this question type (or the test in ... an idea what weakens the argument before even getting to the ... -
Blind Review score higher than actual scoreHi Everyone In the beginning of doing prep test, my highest actual score is 152 with highest blind review score 162 after 7 prep tests. I figured so…
... to pre-phrase on certain question types. For instance, flaw, main ... br />
*However*, for other types of questions where there are ... *way* in which the argument could be weakened but trying ... same thing as understanding the argument to begin with.
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Parallel Method of Reasoning and Parallel Flaw StrategyHey guys. During timed prep tests, I take a long time to answer PR and PF questions and I only get them right 20% - 40% of the time. Even with this i…
Also @visualcreed, you're focusing on the logic of the argument, not the argument itself. Maybe I'm having a mind blip, but these question types can most definitely utilize contrapostives in the correct answer choice. -
Coming to a realization.... need validation.Hi All: I've come to a realization that I am just simply not ready for the June LSAT. I'm still going to try my best, walk in there, and see what …
... didn't know the LSAT (question types, concepts, terminology etc), my ... on the relationships between various question types and concepts
... either help or hurt the argument
Ex) ... difference being in flaw question is that you are ... -
PT 50--beginning of the major changes?I just took PT 50 and I felt like I did not even know how to complete the exam. I have familiarized myself with the test since December, but I felt …
... an airtight understanding of the argument.
For example, you ... game strong by practicing earlier question types.
Because of the ... -
Still struggling.I am now on timed PT's and still struggling with MBT questions and SA questions. I have only taken 3 PT's so far 19,20, 21. I'm BRing in the 160's w.…
... predict the gap in the argument and with that what form ... really be done on all question types because it fosters a certain ... that, just drill these problem types for a little to see ... -
PT 73, LR2, #19I thought B was right during PT, but decided to try negating the answer choices during BR, and got distracted by C. If you negate C, the gist of …
... optimism. The gap in the argument is why enabling people to ... prevent loss of motivation. The argument assumes this relationship in the ... is not necessary to this argument. Would this really hurt the ... , or closer than these other question types. Hope this helps. -
Making Progress in LR before December LSATHello everyone! I am desperately looking for advice on how to improve my LR score. I have been studying on and off for my LSAT over the past 2 yea…
Some question types are more foundational than others. ... for the assumption that the argument is making. So to that ... -
Advice for Dec 2015Hi everyone-I consistently practice tested from 158-161 right before the Oct LSAT and somehow drastically bombed to a 152. I am quite upset. However,…
... mostly be finding out what question types usually stump you and drilling ... choice is wrong on a question can help you avoid similar ... />
Also, get familiar with argument flaws. It cuts down a ... time on the flawed reasoning question types. -
Trainer???May I ask: what is the trainer?
... see how subjective question types have a flaw in the argument that needs ... -
Do you read the question stem before the argument?I've heard arguments for both. I'm naturally inclined to read the argument before the question stem but I wrote the 12/5 LSAT today and probably got …
... question stem before the argument!
1) You want to know question types ... oh this is a ____ question, so I need to ... the strategy for a _____ question."
2) ... different parts of the argument for different question types. In my humble ...
