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eliminating for wrong reasonsSometimes I eliminate the wrong answer choice for the wrong reasons (I look at the Manhatten Explanations online and sometimes it's different reasons…
... , there are multiple in-text drills that guide the student through coming ... a poor match for the flaw in a given argument). I believe ... (on the nature of the flaw in a given stimulus, etc.), then ... courage to honestly face weakness in this regard but your reward ... -
LR Cheat Sheet Part 1Here is an LR Cheat Sheet I derived quite a while ago. I hope it helps some of you out there. Best of luck to all! LR Question Type Cheat Sheet …
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LR: Strengthen, Sufficient, or RequiredI am really struggling on making these distinct. I can recognize the stems, but the answers are gnarly for me. Any advice? I am going through the…
... is to find the flaw in the reasoning and address it by ... they have to address the reasoning in such a way that ... choice. To put it in a real world context, ... you must find the gap in reasoning and find what NEEDS to ... be true in order for the argument ... -
163 and a 3.81 GPA, debating on a retake---any advice?So I retook the June 2015 LSAT and got a 163. Now this is much better than my first actual test score which was a 153 (did not study in the right way…
... refine your reasoning. Keep an eye on the forums (in the Study Groups ... -
Is Parallel Flaw harder than Parallel Reasoning?Is it me or parallel flaw is more challenging than parallel reasoning, and it requires more intuition. I just started that section in my 7sage course…
... , you want to identify the flaw in the stimulus (see LSAT Trainer ... matching the reasoning—it's about matching the flaw in the reasoning. I think ... matching the flawed reasoning, meaning, the same flaw is in play in both stimulus ... -
This is driving me crazy!Been studying for a pretty long time now and I notice the same thing happening every time. I'll drill a set of 25 LR questions for a specific quest…
... quickly. Have confidence and trust in your study process. As you drill ... points (those small points that guide you to the right answer ... ), when I was caught up in the subject matter (fix: slap ... -
PT19.S2.Q07 - a commonly accepted mythhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-19-section-2-question-07/ can someone please explain the reasoning behind the answer to this? thnx so much.
... solid reasoning right there.
The flaw in the argument is in equating ... -
Syllabus orderDoes it matter if I skip all over the syllabus? Should I be doing the curriculum in order?
... attack the argument and its reasoning, not the person. We really ... when Pacifico attacked the implied reasoning for you to skip around ... and the person. I’m in no way trying to dismiss ... person is a frequently repeated flaw in LR. +1 @"DumbHollywoodActor"] -
PT38.S4.Q14 - reducing speed limitshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-38-section-4-question-14/ The conclusion is that reducing speed limits neither saves lives nor protects the…
The flaw in the argument is that the ... />
As for A, the flaw in the argument is not that ... has no effect on the reasoning.
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Blind ReviewHow extensive is your reasoning for eliminating wrong answer choices? Do you just write something small like "no evidence" "does the opposite of corr…
... is informing you that Your reasoning is deficient. The next step ... to pinpoint the gap or flaw in the argument before you go ... just be your ego getting in the way. Try doing a ... -
First 4 PTs at 153-154. Help!Planned test date: December 5th. Shooting for 170. Will be happy with 165. I've been studying about 3 weeks now, and I'm only barely starting to see…
... the ability to read for reasoning structure, understanding why the ... LR (especially the NA and flaw questions you previously mentioned), ... to see the gap or flaw in most arguments. These are skills ... but rather to encourage you in the most accurate way possible ... -
45.1.18 There is evidence to suggestOK, this is another one that I just can't wrap my head around the correct answer choice relative to an incorrect answer choice. This is getting beyo…
... opinion.
The flaw in the argument is that the ... flints were used? Then the reasoning that "too polished for hunting ... ?
You're right in that D is talking about ... flints in general, but it's reasonable ... -
52.1.16 Anyone who believesI don't understand how A is better than D. Isn't the conclusion in the passage stating that the belief is incorrect? Doesn't D mirror this? A's co…
... by this reasoning. SPOILER ALERT: My children’s belief in Santa Claus ... />
Instead, I think the flaw in the stimulus just boils down ... . Once you recognize that flaw and you keep it to ... a classic Sufficiency/Necessity confusion flaw. (A) is the correct ... -
PT 23 Section 3 Question 12Sooooo inferences are usually much more clear and this one is giving me a lot of trouble. I gave B a considerable amount of thought, but I felt like …
... two year study. So what happened in the study? One group ... the people in the study) who take XYZ-in large doses ... It matches the scenario found in the study.
(C) ... br /> (D) The study is about what happens ... note: The only possible flaw I could see with ( ... -
Will the LSAT ever mention multiple flaws that could be true?Hello, Would the LSAT ever use the same flaw type that has subcategories in the same question? For example, would it ever have multiple answer choic…
PT 33 Sec 1 Q22 is a flaw - except question(each of the following accurately describes a flaw in the lawyers reasoning displayed above except).
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PT 69, Sec. 1, #14We debated this question for a long time in Group BR last night. While almost everyone got the correct answer, we were strongly divided about the act…
... not an example of circular reasoning. While the stimulus makes it ... to see the binary choice flaw in play, it is much more ... easily recognized in answer choice A.
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I'm absolutely disgusted with the LSAT. This test is truly a nightmare :(I really can't wait to be done with this exam. I'm starting to get a headache every time I see a question. I feel like I've put a lot of time and ene…
... I need to focus and study more, but I realized that ... . Then focus on recognizing the flaw in every LR question. The Trainer ... -
More than 10 point difference BR vs timed PT!Hello folks, Here it is me whining again. When I BR, I score in the 160s but when I do timed PT, I can't pass the 146-147. I did most of 7Sage's vid…
... on my first cold PT in September (studying & (about 16 ... on my weak areas usually Flaw, Parallel Reasoning and Necessary assumption for ... -
Taking your requests: LSAT articles, infographics, tip-sheets ...Hey y'all— As you know, I'm a big LSAT nerd. I love LSAT and I love LSATters. 7sage is a huge part of my life. Some of my most important contacts …
@StopLawying I think @blah170blah ’s LR guide is pretty good. It’s consistent with 7Sage but has some other nuggets in there: http://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/2901/lsat-study-guide-primer -
PT61.S2.Q08 - not all vegetarian dietsI understand now that the answer is A, but I am having a difficult time seeing why B is wrong. Answer Choice B says Theodora is ignoring the researc…
... and that is where the flaw lies: T straw mans ... it doesn't address the flaw in T's argument. Answer ... implicitly nor explicitly mention the study cited by M. However, ... to weaken the argument. In fact, I am not ... that B is even a flaw type.
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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 …
... the same. In flaw questions the author makes an error in reasoning from P ... time for me, and sometimes flaw. -
WTF happened.....All of my pt's were in the 156-160 range/I studied for six months & got my score last night (1st time taking was december) and I got a 148...........…
... Also were they taken in strict test-day timed conditions ... of time you study but HOW you study! Were you ... a lot of honest reflecting in order to get better ... promise if you put in the effort you will see ... want a more detailed study-guide method feel free to ... -
Questioning law schoolHey guys, I have found motivating myself to study for the lsat to be very hard. I'm just wondering if I should be taking this as a sign that I should…
... is for the specific study of logical reasoning, diagramming, etc... that ... doesn't play too much in law school and legal practice ... and especially the intellectual work in LSAT study, that will carry over ... reaching out to those practicing in the area of law 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'…
... certainly not tell someone PTing in the 174-175 range that ... , I wouldn't see a flaw in arguments like "Because religious differences ... necessary for peace." Or, "My study suggests A -> B. I ... can weaken by questioning the study itself).
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BR BluesOkay, so I am nearing completion on the core curriculum (woot woot!) and I would definitely say that I am starting to grasp these core concepts relat…
... mind to start wandering in unjustifiable directions. But actually ... your understanding of the flaw in the stimulus and possibly indicating ... a momentary lapse centralized in blind review, precluding critical ... a bad line of reasoning without realizing it at ... -
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 are basically finding the flaw in the attorney's argument based ... method of reasoning question. The primary reason it is a flaw question ... because that is ultimately the flaw the argument is making, by ... that means he must have in fact done what was said ... -
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…
... descriptive of the type of flaw in the reasoning - the usual type ... were relatively certain that the flaw was something along the ... for the "flawed reasoning" of the Attorney, not the flaw.
< ... asking for the flaw, or its part in reasoning that is flawed ... -
LR - Getting Bogged Down by Irrelevant AnswersHello, After about 10 PTs and many painful self-reflections, I came to the conclusion that the reason why I am having a major problem with improv…
... for explaining the difficulty of flaw questions...
I ... think identifying the flaw (pre-phrasing) before moving into ... able to determine the flaw or the gap in reasoning. The problem arises ... , I will do more flaw drills until I begin to ... -
PT48.S4.Q13 - columnist: tagowa's testimony in the pemberton trialhttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-48-section-4-question-13/ I understand why "A" is correct but still cannot arrive at why "E" is incorre…
... " wasn't addressing the flaw in the reasoning, but it I found it ... -
LLMHi everyone. I am law graduate LLB. I want to ask few questions from you guys. Please share your view. 1. Do you think LSAT is requirement for…
@Euthyphro you have committed a flaw in your reasoning. Just because we aren't in law school does not mean we do not have insight about the questions he asked.
