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PT14.S4.Q9 - Since anyone who supports the new tax planEven though this question is old, it has several lessons built into it. I was able to parse this question out mainly because of the lessons on 7Sage…
... asked, well "what argument form will allow me to ... author is using "/S" in sufficient indicator, lets compare ... conclude by putting "/S" in sufficient is "/S/UE". ... doing a mistaken reversal flaw". I would have said ... he/she is missing in understanding of logic. And ... -
PT20.S4.Q25 - marianne is a professional chess playerDespite reviewing JY's explanation (https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-20-section-4-question-25/), I don't understand why answer choice (C) is …
... weaken our argument is different.
In PT 29. ... a different argument form:
Premise: Unaware falls in the category ... calls it the time inconsistency flaw. Where you assume that ... going after that time inconsistency argument form. Moreover take a ... -
PT28.S1.Q05 - the number of codfishhttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-28-section-1-question-05/ Here is the LSAT question from the problem set I am currently on in the course. …
... you to describe it in abstract flaw question language. There are ... contextual information to a possible argument. So how does our ... deal with other people's argument? Our author says: ... rooted assumption operating within this argument. Instead, as lawyers, we ... -
Is is necessary to use logic for LR questions?I know Lawgic is incorporated in the CC in order to gain a full understanding of the the LSATs components. However, I find that trying to use conditi…
... to not use conditional logic in LR. On many questions, ... simplified form of the logical argument possible. This is something I ... /> Some questions, like paralell reasoning/flaw, I like to diagram unless ... at which you make mistakes in your reasoning/diagram, so ... -
PT25.S4.Q17 - concerned citizen: the mayor, an outspoken criticHi guys, I am really confused about this question: https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-25-section-4-question-17/ After reading the questi…
The argument uses the word "afford" in a way in which the meaning shifts ... buy a new car?" Implicit in the latter is the idea ... English language where the flaw occurs in this argument.
There is ... use of the word afford in a dollars and cents sense ... -
PT25.S4.Q17 - concerned citizen: the mayor, an outspoken criticHi guys, I am really confused about this question: https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-25-section-4-question-17/ After reading the questi…
... the government and its authority. In other words, historical preservation is ... define the ultimate flaw, as the flaw is best seen in the final ... afford such a luxury item in this time of financial ... it's not the argument's main flaw connecting the conclusion to ... -
Improving scores above 165Hey guys, I just signed up for 7sage but I've been studying for the june lsat for about 3 months now, around 10-15 hours a week. I've gone from …
... how and why they ruin argument validity, I was able ... interested https://7sage.com/webinar/flaw-intensive/ )
Next ... the more important dichotomy in the reasoning of complex ... identifying the conclusion and premises in the stimulus, not being ... -
PT40.S3.Q23 - a television manufacturing plantI cannot for the life of me figure out why C and D are wrong, can give a coherent detailed explanation for why they're wrong? https://7sage.com/lsa…
... rough. I pre-phrased the flaw exactly. Then B and E ... of employees without a change in absentee rates does have some ... like the broad relationship assumed in E that both factors are ... to assume E for their argument, just note that it isn ... -
PT40.S3.Q14 - the only clue I haveGot this one right by POE but had a tough time being OK with A. It is definitely something I considered as a flaw in the reasoning. However, the use …
... going on here with this flaw. Let's remember what ... a flaw is on this exam: ... that is what a flaw is. So in this argument we have:
argument might be rotten. Does ... is a huge gap in the argument's logic: because it ... -
Weakening questionsThese are by far the hardest and most difficult type of LR questions for me. As soon as they turn into 3/5 stars in difficulty or greater I start mis…
... sometimes not really difficult in the logic, but ... framework for all non-argument-based LR questions. ... argument, the way to approach it whether it's strengthening, weakening, flaw ... , sufficient assumption, method of reasoning, main point, argument part ... -
Weakening questionsThese are by far the hardest and most difficult type of LR questions for me. As soon as they turn into 3/5 stars in difficulty or greater I start mis…
... PTs and look at all flaw/assumption questions to see if ... identify a trend in the type of argument presented in the stimulus. Many ... it is actually a specific flaw type(s) that is causing ... implement strategies based on the flaw.
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PT17.S3.Q20 - in order to succeedHi all, I am quite puzzled by the answer to this question altogether. The answer to this is answer choice A (circular reasoning of the first sente…
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So we predicate our argument on a premise – subconclusion – main ... not common that this happens in flaw questions. Usually the reasoning between ... /or super strong. The flaw usually comes in between the subconclusion and ... -
PT17.S3.Q20 - in order to succeedHi all, I am quite puzzled by the answer to this question altogether. The answer to this is answer choice A (circular reasoning of the first sente…
... understanding your explanation correctly, the argument structure is one of premise ... />
Therefore, the circular reasoning flaw occurs **not** when the subconclusion ... not stated as a premise in the argument... Still a bit confused ... -
PT20.S1.Q15 - a report of a government surveyHi all, I have a question on answer choice C. I understand the flaw of the survey: how it fails to distinguish the residents who dropped out in …
... different variation on what the argument ignored. (C) claims ... satisfying answer to the flaw question here but nevertheless, ... schooling" simply cannot be, in my estimation, counted as attaining ... wine.
Brendan received schooling in France.
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PT45.S1.Q12 - biologists have noted reproductive abnormalitiesI am having a problem seeing how a/c C WEAKENS. To me it looks like it is strengthening the argument. Maybe I am just misunderstanding how the ar…
... seen descriptive flaw questions whose correct answers say that the argument has ... as constant like scientists do in a vaccuum. Answer C essentially ... could be a causal factor in why the normal hormone ... (not the whole enchilada) in the reproductive anomalies. -
PT45.S1.Q12 - biologists have noted reproductive abnormalitiesI am having a problem seeing how a/c C WEAKENS. To me it looks like it is strengthening the argument. Maybe I am just misunderstanding how the ar…
... the dioxin is present in a single space while it ... second leg of your argument is not applicable to ... as much persuasive power in relation to the conclusion ... 're saying the main flaw here is that just ... doesn't necessarily decompose in the same place as the ... -
CorrelationI know how to strengthen and weaken correlation within a stimulus. However, my problem is that while under timed conditions, I somehow miss the corre…
... correlation/causation argument will already be presented to you in a ... that. Get in the habit of identifying the argument structure asap ... that there is a correlation in an argument, if you don't ... questions to practice with:
Flaw: PT49,S2,Q13; PT49,S2 ... -
Anticipating Correct Answer ChoicesHello 7 Sagers - I'm in the post-CC stage preparing for the June '17 test, and I'm almost averaging my goal BR score, which is encouraging. I have a …
... us about THE main logical flaw (most obvious) of a ... give the correct answer in expressions/words that are ... them do anything. For flaw questions though, I think ... they can really bring in all kinds of crazy ... number of NA's an argument can make, for example, ... -
Anticipating Correct Answer ChoicesHello 7 Sagers - I'm in the post-CC stage preparing for the June '17 test, and I'm almost averaging my goal BR score, which is encouraging. I have a …
... I do believe in anticipating more concretely for Flaw Questions. If ... that describe a flaw that isn't in the argument or something ... that the argument IS doing but is not in ... itself a flaw. < ... -
PT20.S1.Q14 - yolanda: gaining access to computers Why is the correct answer C? I did watch JY's video, but still not sure why B is wrong. Here's my reasoning: Yolanda’s conclusion: Joyriding is…
... Yolanda’s making a comparison argument (joyriding is MORE dangerous) but ... compares computer crimes to joyriding in stolen cars she says " ... that affect! That's the flaw!
So answer ... to be possible "could damage" in his premise.
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PT48.S4.Q17 - a large amount of rainfallHi. Just having trouble distinguishing answer C from D in this question. I think D is wrong only because it is plural. Can someone please confirm? I …
... different flaw, which is why it is wrong. The argument of ... that can cause a rise in encephalitis, as C says. ... D to be right the argument would have to say ... because there were no rains in April and May, there will ... cannot be an increase in encephalitis threat. -
LR Section FrameworkI find that the LR section tests four fundamental aspects: I. Our ability to make inferences Which it tests through Most Strongly Supported, Mus…
... and Flaw questions all test your ability to recognize argument types in the ... most prevalent form of argument on LSAT is correlation- ... /sufficient assumption, draw a parallel argument etc for it.
... start seeing the different argument types and once you ... -
What Exactly is an Intensive?I see them mentioned on here a lot, but, aside from @"Cant Get Right"'s webinars, I rarely see them discussed or practiced much. Could someone explai…
... focus on specific LR Qtype/Flaw drills
>LG specific ... /> >RC drills to recognize argument structure
i.e ... include...
>Skipping strategies in LR
>Revisit fool ... -
Stuck in the mid 160's... again. RC help needed!So I've been studying for the LSAT for a year and some change now. Finally decided to sign-up for 7Sage in December. I was averaging around 165…
... explanations for flaw questions. (Here's a flaw intensive webinar ... interested https://7sage.com/webinar/flaw-intensive/ )
argument structure of each paragraph.
4. To make big improvements in ... need to find a parallel argument for.
8 ... -
Advice on how to improve LRI've been studying the LSAT for a little more than 3 months now, and I've greatly improved in RC. But LR is an issue. I finished the CC about two wee…
... and get clarity on argument structure and the argument flaw 2. anticipate the ... I'll see a difference in my score next time hopefully ... t see a general pattern in which questions I get wrong ... Point at Issue, Flaw, Parallel Reasoning, Parallel Flaw, and Method of ... -
Does anyone else think that the recent PT LR Qs punish prephrases?Ok, I might be exaggerating when I say "punish prephrases," but I noticed that the prephrases, especially for the flaw/ assumption type questions, do…
... playing a shell game in which "different in age" has changed ... Only B would weaken the argument and weaken the conclusion. ... answer choice is formulated in necessary assumption terms: ones ... between weakened conclusion and weakened flaw.
Anyone ... -
Does anyone else think that the recent PT LR Qs punish prephrases?Ok, I might be exaggerating when I say "punish prephrases," but I noticed that the prephrases, especially for the flaw/ assumption type questions, do…
... playing a shell game in which "different in age" has changed ... the conclusion but not the argument.
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... ) can cause craters different in age.. which helped me ... between weakened conclusion and weakened flaw.
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PT53.S1.Q18 - when a salesperson is successfulHello- Hoping for some insight on question 18. When I first began my LSAT studying journey, I found flaw questions to be very straight forward. Th…
... (that it is actually a flaw committed in the stimulus), and be ... and see what type of argument it is (conditional, correlation/ ... complicated once you realize an argument can have multiple flaws, ... nothing to do with the argument. Sometimes they actually won' ...Does anyone else think that the recent PT LR Qs punish prephrases?Ok, I might be exaggerating when I say "punish prephrases," but I noticed that the prephrases, especially for the flaw/ assumption type questions, do…
... conclusion strengthened does not mean argument strengthened (and also conclusion ... weakened /= argument weakened).
PT ... didn't have that thought in mind. A is wrong ... B and that described the flaw exactly.
@" ...Need help overcoming a slumpToday is pretty weird. I am usually quite positive and optimistic when studying the LSAT, but today I'm fraught with anxiety and sheer frustration. I…
In all seriousness, it's ... the conclusion in this way, the flaw or gap in the argument is this ... nap. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that ... to see a slight difference in score, but not a significant ... difference in score. Don't get down ...
