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Best approaches for RC?How do you guys each approach an RC passage while reading? Do you do the memory method every time or write down a low-res summary? I'm averaging -7 a…
... was structured, and what the author's tone was like. While ... your first read, in my opinion. Another small tip I personally ... -
Reading Comp Tips?Hi all! I am currently scoring in the high 150's and am writing the January LSAT. My highest PT is a 162, and typically BR is ranging around a 165…
... like looking for contrasts, noting author's opinion, and trying to paint ... -
Is it important to approach the different types of reading passages differently?I'm wondering if it is important to have a different approach for example science passages as opposed to a humanities passage...
... argument -> author’s opinion structure or contain an author arguing towards a ... question asks me what the author is most likely to believe ... just the paragraph where the author is putting forth their own ... -
Reading Comprehension Plateau - Personal account of issues, requesting insightLots of words below outlining my issues with the section. If you're also struggling with RC and/or have come up with novel solutions, please consider…
... argument -> author’s opinion structure or contain an author arguing towards a ... me the details. When the author comes in and starts making ... question asks me what the author is most likely to ... just the paragraph where the author is putting forth their own ... -
RC Main Point Q'sMain point questions are pretty much the only questions I really struggle with on RC, and can be really frustrating and time consuming since they see…
... being argued, and where the author stands on the issue. This ... ask myself, "given the author's opinion, is this why they wrote ... -
RC Main Point Q'sMain point questions are pretty much the only questions I really struggle with on RC, and can be really frustrating and time consuming since they see…
... say something that maybe the author has disagreed with or expressly ... ) will say something that the author didn't mention, but it ... an accurate explanation of the author's opinion, but it is limited ... -
What is the inherent difference between Author's Opinion/View and Main Point(s)?LSAT Trainer by Mike Kim (pg. 320) talks about how the opinions of the author of a reading comprehension does not need to be a main point. How c…
... addresses the author’s opinion, then what exactly is the author’s opinion? The ... primary feature of author ... ’s opinion, as distinguished ... -
PT76.S2.Q19 vs PT24.S3.Q12 (Flaw)Hi PT 76 S2 Q19 AC (D) is not a flaw because the author does not presume that the argument it cites is the union leaders' only argument for their …
... you were interpreting the author's argument as something ... this interpretation, the author has no opinion on whether legislators should ... oppose multinational control. The author might actually agree with ... view - but the author is trying to criticize the ... -
SA and PSA Help- Political Self Determination QuestionHi is someone able to walk me through this LR question? In general, I struggle with sufficient assumption (SA) and pseudo-SA questions (even though I…
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PTB.S4.Q06 - I need an explanation for the main conclusionPrepTest B - Section 4 - Question 06 I picked "E" but the correct answer is "C" but I don't understand why can someone help me? **Admin Note: Edi…
... 's simply restating what the author has already said in different ... is an assumption that the author makes, but is certainly not ... question you see the author give an opinion on situation, and he ... on to justify that opinion. Therefore the opinion is the is the ... -
RC: Reading question stems before passage?Is this a good tactic to try? Has anyone found this to make a difference?
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THANK YOU! 150 --> 171A big fat sincere Thank You to everybody who makes discussion posts and comments on JY's lessons. I swear I've read hundreds of them that made me lau…
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- Failed to ID author's perspective (RC)
- For ... AC: Scope, Relevance, Strength, Author's opinion or lack thereof.
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PTC.S3.Q15 - A survey of historians showsI have no clue how C is correct. Can anyone chime in? **Admin Note: Edited title. For LR questions, please use the format: "PT#.S#.Q# - brief desc…
... cookie there is in my opinion.
My wife comes ... be forgiven. But secondly, the author of this passage makes the ... logical flaw.
The author is saying, well if they ... still take it. You, the author, didn't think about that ... -
Staying FocusedWhat are your recommendations for staying focused and engaged throughout the RC section. Especially when taking a PT. Thanks!
... instance, where you see the author's opinion. By not spending too ... -
Reading Comp TipsI plan on taking the June test and my numbers for LR/LG are almost right where I want them to be. However, I am struggling to see results in RC. Does…
I'm struggling with RC too. I find that reading slowly and understanding every sentence and how every paragraph relates to each other helps. As you read, keep in mind the author's opinion. -
PT94.S4.Q09 - Journalists often claim that their investigation...> Journalists often claim that their investigation of the private lives of political leaders is an effort to improve society by forcing the powerful …
... exact reason you stated. The author isn't trying to refute ... to improve society. If the author's objective was to refute ... to misunderstand the author's main point, in my opinion.
author says, obviously. But take note ... -
PTC.S3.Q08 - A metaphor is the application of a wordPrepTest C - Section 3 - Question 08 I am confused as to why the answer is A and not C. In the conclusion: "But this cannot be so, for unless s…
... of the other people's opinion that all language is a ... in this case when the author states " But this cannot be ... -
Does the Main Point Question Answer Always Reflect the Author's Overall Support?When I read a Reading Comprehension passage, I always look for the main idea, like where the author’s opinion or argument stands. For Main Point ques…
... be the author's opinion in those cases. If the author is a ... -
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 …
... effect." would work in my opinion. A strengthen AC would just ... off the fax bandwagon. The author concludes from this that the ... emails and texts? In my opinion, it is because the stimulus ... -
Does anyone have a strategy sheet for the different types of LR questions?If anyone could share their strategy sheet for Logical Reasoning question types, it would be greatly appreciated. 7Sage has a really helpful one i…
... /> Example Answer: “The author cites irrelevant data.” “It ... with each other” “the author makes irreconcilable presuppositions”
b. Appeal to Popular Opinion/Numbers
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What colors do you use to highlight?Do you use the highlighter tool in the digital tester? Do you always use the same colors to highlight premises and conclusions? If so, then boy is th…
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Always highlight premises yellow, conclusions pink. Context gets underlined.
RC:
Highlight author's voice in pink (anything that indicates their personal opinion), basic facts in yellow. Main point/conclusion gets orange. -
RC is kicking my buttHello peeps, I will be taking LSAT in January. I have been struggling with RC. I am mostly getting -16 to anywhere -20 and I am finding it difficult …
... my opinion, getting a grasp of the organization and what the author ... -
How do I improve my RC score in 4 weeks for November LSAT?Hi Everyone, Looking for advice or tips on how to improve my RC score. I'm currently getting 6 wrong on LR and 10-13 wrong on RC which is decreasin…
... structure, noting when the author expresses an opinion, and not worrying about ... -
Regressing in LRI switched gears in my studying to focus on RC, while focusing on RC and completing the RC hero course, I took a step back from LR. Prior to my switc…
... a great start. In my opinion you should take a look ... work out what mistake the author is making.
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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…
... a hypothesis for which the author supports." Should we eliminate answer ... -
Prep Test 62What do you guys think of Prep Test 62? Anybody thought it was particularly difficult? Opinion appreciated.
What do you guys think of Prep Test 62? Anybody thought it was particularly difficult? Opinion appreciated. -
PT41.S1.Q22 - rules unpunished moral guidanceHey guys, I was going over my old PT's and I still cannot get a full understanding of this question. The stim basically says: "if violation of e…
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Hoping for JY's Opinion - is it possible to get a 160+ from just using the material in this course?Was wondering because I am doing the course and also using LRB and LGB, but I want to make things simpler. What is your opinon J.Y., and others as we…
Was wondering because I am doing the course and also using LRB and LGB, but I want to make things simpler. What is your opinon J.Y., and others as well? -
PT36.S2.Q16 - relationship between gonadal hormonesPassage: http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-36-section-2-passage-3-passage/ Question: http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-36-section-2-pass…
... more specific language (in my opinion, language indicating something that is ...
