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PT63.S1.Q21 - on the discount phonelineI'm confused when, where and how the word "not" is used sometimes. For example, in this question answer choice E's conclusion is translated to if a…
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PT59.S3.Q19 - if understanding a wordhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-59-section-3-question-19/ Can anyone explain this question and how the correct answer logically follows?
... , you must assume that the conditional statement actually is true. That ... that's the case, the conditional hypothetical cannot be true since ... -
Need advice for Feb. LSAT!Hey, everyone! So I took the LSAT in December and scored a 151 in spite of consistently scoring 155-160 in my PTs. I'm taking the test again in Fe…
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Must be true (MBT)Hi: When the stimulus is conditional oriented, I do well on this question type. However, when there are no conditional statements, I am totally lo…
@Martin01 Do you have an example of a question that gives you trouble? Most MBT questions are based on conditional reasoning but it's sometimes a little hard to see it as such -
Translation confusionsFor the following statement "I only work on Tuesday," i translated it as Tuesday -> Work.. but I guess it's Work -> Tuesday. Not sure why. "Only" is…
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IF-Then with a qualifier?What's up with people that use If-then statement with a qualifier like "could". If X, then Y must follow. It's necessary. What's the point/impact o…
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The conditional you've learned is called ... the material conditional. It's the easiest formal ... on problems with the material conditional, see
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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…
... stimulus is so convoluted with conditional reasoning, and pre-phashing I ... than having to map out conditional reasoning statements within a minute ... -
PT74.S1.Q24 - any driver involved in an accidentSomeone please help... https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-74-section-1-question-24/
... the lesson about negating complex conditional
A or B--> ... an example of an embedded conditional, and JY does a fantastic ... go from the embedded conditional to a simple conditional.
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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…
... first sentence is an embedded conditional. I translated that first sentence ... -
Neither nor is a biconditional?PT16-S1-G1, trying to setup the rules with conditionals and having a bit of an issue trying to figure out why Rule 3 " Neither S nor W can be added t…
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Efficient Blind ReviewHello again I have another question. Ever since I began my prep I've been able to raise my PT scores by ~9 points from the low 140s to the low 150s. …
... proper way to negate a conditional when in fact you need ... -
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…
I can type much faster than I can write by hand. However, many of my notes consist of conditional logic. I'm a tad obsessive-compulsive, so finding the proper symbols on Word would be a pain in the butt. That's why I stick to taking notes by hand. -
Question regarding difference between "Only" and "The only"From the lessons we learn that "the only" indicator falls into the category of Group 1 to support a sufficient idea, whereas "only" clauses support n…
... are getting to a mistaken conditional is because your second phrase ... -
Demorgan Law: HelpJust some Confusion on statement with both "and" and "or" in the stimulus. For example how would I draw a conditional statement with a stimulus like …
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Negating the a conditional statement means that you can ... -
Demorgan Law: HelpJust some Confusion on statement with both "and" and "or" in the stimulus. For example how would I draw a conditional statement with a stimulus like …
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The negation of a conditional statement denies the truth of ... the conditional relationship. So, if you deny ... the conditional statement, you are saying "It ... -
Demorgan Law: HelpJust some Confusion on statement with both "and" and "or" in the stimulus. For example how would I draw a conditional statement with a stimulus like …
... /> Note: The "negation" of the conditional is synonymous with the "contrapositive ... the condition that makes the conditional relationship false. The contrapositive represents ... modus tollens inference when the conditional is true but the consequent ... -
Demorgan Law: HelpJust some Confusion on statement with both "and" and "or" in the stimulus. For example how would I draw a conditional statement with a stimulus like …
... the contrapositive for a compound conditional is the same as for ... any conditional : simply negate and reverse.
Demorgan Law: HelpJust some Confusion on statement with both "and" and "or" in the stimulus. For example how would I draw a conditional statement with a stimulus like …
... and or, or in a conditional statement, you contrapose by flipping ... splitting both sides of the conditional chain will cause confusion.
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…
... pattern might give you a conditional relationship, and tell you that ... rules may give you a conditional relationship (like an In/Out ... practice: https://7sage.com/lesson/conditional-rules-in-games-drill-flashcardsFailing 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…
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With longer conditional chains (3+ variables) some of ...How should I be studying?My question is this: Is the syllabus scaffolded in such a way for me to perform better on all parts of the test or should I be mixing in practice…
... exercise some fundamental things (like conditional notations for games, argument structure ...New study schedule after terrible 1st LSAT try/open for suggestionsHi 7Sagers, I'm looking to get some input from you all. The community here is amazing, so I'm looking forward to some great suggestions. To give …
... where a thorough command of conditional logic is very important for ...PT13.S4.Q14 - some of the world's most beautiful catsDear 7sage community, Could someone please explain to me why answer E is correct? I can justify eliminating answers A,B,C,D, but not picking E. Mos…
... makes all of the "arrow" conditional rules irrelevant. Since you can ...PT30.S4.Q20 - consumer advocate: the introduction of a new drughttps://7sage.com/lesson/introducing-new-drugs-strengthen-question Looking to get a better idea of the logic on answer choice E, which is an incor…
... the necessary condition renders the conditional statement irrelevant.”
Even ... video: https://7sage.com/lesson/conditional-rules-trigger-v-irrelevant
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... your friend thinks the embedded conditional is coming from. I suppose ... logic, there would be a conditional in the consequent as well ...Translating sentences into lawgicThis question is taken from the Group 1 Group 2 Translation exercise but I'm finding recurring instances of odd translations into conditional lawgic.…
... ." When we are reading for conditional logic, we are inclined to ...Mapping a *Definition* with Lawgic, Two Scenarios A stimulus says "A poem is <b>any</b> work of art that exploits some of the musical characteristics of language." (PT27 Sect.1 Q20) I would map tha…
... the second one is a conditional (just as you both describe ... not mothers.
Simple conditional: A mother is a woman ...PT41.S3.Q23 - diplomat: every major warhttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-41-section-3-question-23 I understand the reasoning in the video, that just because X is preceded by Y, it …
Yes, the conditional above is still true since ... 't a problem with the conditional statement, it's with the ... 200 years, but FUTURE wars. Conditional relationships do not imply causal ...Negating the Conditional Idea to Existential IdeaHello all, I was wondering what type of questions we’ll see that require us to pick an answer choice where we are negating the conditional idea or wh…
... like that, but anything concerning conditional reasoning is in play.
