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Workshop Update for Saturday!UPDATE: There is a schedule change. Saturday’s Flaw/Assumption workshop (12/12) will be repscheduled. We have something in the works. When we have mo…
@DumbHollywoodActor Will the original class be rescheduled at sometime? Or is the original being broken down into individual classes for each assumption question type? -
Workshop Update for Saturday!UPDATE: There is a schedule change. Saturday’s Flaw/Assumption workshop (12/12) will be repscheduled. We have something in the works. When we have mo…
... into individual classes for each assumption question type?
I ... to say that the flaw/assumption workshop will be about finding ... -
PT20.S4.Q22 - gene responsible for manic-depression@Pacifico I tried to tag you in my comment on pt 20 s4 q22, but I'm not sure if it worked because your name wasn't highlighted like it is in this c…
... is a pretty standard flaw question that is just mocked up ... reasoning hybrid because of the question stem. The ACs seem confusing at ... of the interplay of the question stem and the ACs. Just approach ... it like the flaw question it is and you will ... -
PT.76.S4.Q25 - bird and reptile species hissingThis question went completely over my head and I still don't understand why the correct answer is (C) for all the tea in China. If someone could plea…
... even though....?" For example, this question would read: "how is it ... an "if true" in the question stem).
You may ... not necessary to answer the question. What is important is ... be an answer to initial question; this answer indicates that hissing ... -
PT 61.S2.Q3 - political administrationI did not understand the explanation in the video. I diagrammed the following based on my understanding. ES and PIL ---> OS PIL ---> OS/e …
... thought this was a sufficient assumption question.
The argument begins ... is a must be true question, and we only have one ... -
Could really use some guidance.I am getting really flustered to be completely honest. I am not getting much better at this test due to the fact that I just tend to overthink every …
... Your mindset going into every question involving arguments should follow this ... :
1. Read the question stem
2. Read the stimulus ... -
PT3.S2.Q04 - a work of architectureI'm having a hard time understanding how this answer choice follows logically from the premises.
... a must be true inference question, and so you the way ... line with how an inference question is done. The way that ... line with how a sufficient assumption question is done, where you supply ... a MBT not a sufficient assumption, and the way you are ... -
PT73.S2.Q06 - critic: the criticism of the popular filmI had this down to B or D during the timed exam, and I can't figure out what is technically wrong with B. In my mind, it's as close to a sufficient …
... 't think there's a question that trips you - I thoroughly ... incorrect boils down to the question stem. It's not asking for ... -
Does "Pre-phrase" = Prediction? And is it actually wise to do so?Hi, all. I was on a wonderful webinar the other night led by the friendly and knowledgeable sage, @c.janson35. He mentioned that he often formulate…
... way for each type of question. That way, it facilitates your ... as needed on a particular question, I am allowing myself to ... of the stimulus and the question stem. And as I do more ... spent on a much harder question.
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Doubt in necessary assumptionI was reading the Trainer and I came through a simple example "She does not consume too much caffeine because she only drinks one cup of coffee a da…
... wrong depending on what the question stem is asking for, especially when ... studying for LR. For these question types I always write down ... W right next to the stem, just to remind myself what ... -
PT44.S2.Q13 - the solution to anyThis is a hard SA question, and I don't see what I am missing. How is answer choice A a sufficient assumption? My diagram: (Solution to environm…
@Elle2015 If this were a necessary assumption question, then I think you’d be on to something, employing the negation test. But this is a sufficient assumption question. So we need an answer that will make the argument valid. -
Official Feb. LSAT Discussion ThreadHey guys! Here's the official Feb. LSAT Discussion Thread. Please keep all discussions of the Feb. 2016 LSAT here. Here's some ground rules, taken…
Oh got another one LR it was about people harnessing fire in early Europe I believe it was an assumption question -
Note TakingThis may seem like a silly question, but how do you all prefer to take notes? Do you go old school with pen and paper or type up notes? Is one way mo…
... note why I think the question took me longer than it ... example, I struggled with a question that started off with Not ... the bottom I have the question stem written out and note for ... -
Causation/Weakening and Strengthening HelpI find myself having a very hard time understanding the causation strategy and i had a few questions about its use. first off, is this strategy for …
... the directions stated in the question stem. It's as simple as ... -
Failing Sufficient and NecessaryHi folks, I'm currently on the section of our syllabus that requires us to draw valid conclusions. I can't seem to figure out why/when to fail su…
In a LR question, the fact pattern might give ... In/Out game), and a question stem might tell you R is ... -
LG: Get your house in order?I'm wondering how folks actually organize the physical workspace for LG? How and where do you actually write on the paper? I'm kind of old and have d…
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Answer to the second question:
On the second ... game boards. For example, if question 14 asks "If Person A ... for just the one specific question.
If I ever ... a floater due to the question stem, I cover up the parts ... -
The "Some People Say" Principle [title has been changed!]I have been studying logical reasoning stimuli that include a sentence about what someone OTHER than the author says, usually near the start of the p…
PrepTest 63, Section I, Question 8 has an extreme case ... increase in temperature.
Question stem: what is the main point ... deniers" claim.
This question pushes the "some people say ... -
What to do with an LR question stem that has a lot of contextual information?JY is recommending reading the LR question stem first and figure out what question type it is before moving on the the stimulus, which I fully agree …
... the specific information in the question stem complicates this anymore than a ... more generic stem. If anything, the stimulus specific ... the stimulus. So if this question were to ask: “What role ... -
What to do with an LR question stem that has a lot of contextual information?JY is recommending reading the LR question stem first and figure out what question type it is before moving on the the stimulus, which I fully agree …
@"Cant Get Right" Yeah, I understand that. But sometimes the question stem can be overwhelmingly confusing without reading the stimulus, like this one: https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-21-section-3-question-09. What would you suggest? -
What to do with an LR question stem that has a lot of contextual information?JY is recommending reading the LR question stem first and figure out what question type it is before moving on the the stimulus, which I fully agree …
... , that is a crazy ass question.
So yeah, here ... to the stimulus within the question stem, really bizarre construction. It’s ... expanding the stimulus within the question stem, I think it should be ... -
Tips on better sleepHi guys, I have been studying the LSAT for over a year (will be 2 years in June), and I have been taking prep-tests very often ( nearly one a day)…
... of each and every stimulus, question stem, and answer choice where you ... -
From 170 to 180For anyone who is trying to get to where I am, I'm happy to provide any insights. For anyone far beyond where I am, I'm reaching out for help. I'…
... fully understand every stimulus and question stem, and you've got to ... -
What to do with an LR question stem that has a lot of contextual information?JY is recommending reading the LR question stem first and figure out what question type it is before moving on the the stimulus, which I fully agree …
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I recently encountered this question stem when doing the quiz for ... identifying the question stems, it reads like:"if ... will quickly identify the question stem as a MBT Question and just glance ... -
How to Tackle RCI've been stuck in the 166-171 range for 8 months or so now, and do retakes in the 174-176 range. I typically miss 2-4 in LR, and 0-3 in games. …
... are more reachable than the question stem implies. Improvement in Strengthening and ... -
Searching MaterialHey everyone! I just have a quick question that maybe someone can help me with. I want to review and go over a lesson that talks about a certain subj…
... of questions even if the question stem doesn't ask that verbatim ... all the other argument based question types. This will help you ... -
What is the negation of "not many"?How do you negate "not many"? To me, you can't just dropped the "not". Here's my thought process: "Not many" seems to be the same as "some not…
... NOT a weakening question. It's a necessary assumption question. "No old movies ... " is in fact a necessary assumption. -
Reading ALL the answer choices vs. stopping after you've found the right oneWould love to hear everyone (especially top scorers) weigh in on this-- Do you ever, in the course of doing an LR/LG section [under timed conditio…
... LR section working through every question that way; but if I ... anticipation. So on a sufficient assumption question, for example, I will know ... of elimination proceeds for a question, I simply find the right ... move on. I box the question number, and come back to ... -
I believe one of the flaw drills is mis-categorized. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.I feel that this question categorizes more as a MoR, or MISC, than a Flaw/Descriptive. https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-35-section-4-quest…
... is still a flaw question because you are basically ... argument based on the question stem. The question stem states the "attorneys argument ... its a method of reasoning question. The primary reason it ... that this is a flawed question stem. Also the answer choice ... -
I believe one of the flaw drills is mis-categorized. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.I feel that this question categorizes more as a MoR, or MISC, than a Flaw/Descriptive. https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-35-section-4-quest…
... , you'll realize that the question stem becomes somewhat trivial. Now that ... you should ignore the Q-stem...don't ever do that ... 'm saying is, most LR question could be changed to other ... -
I believe one of the flaw drills is mis-categorized. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.I feel that this question categorizes more as a MoR, or MISC, than a Flaw/Descriptive. https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-35-section-4-quest…
... on us with the question stem" because it was asking ...
I guess my question is: is this type of ... question an outlier? I want ... constantly differentiate whether the question is asking for the ... to answer my question. I really appreciate it ...
