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PT difficulty?Which PTs are considered difficult and which ones are (relatively) easy? I took PT 46 yesterday after upgrading my course from the basic package t…
... has more LR or LG types that you aren't as ... difficulty. E.G. on tests with easy games, you'll see ... difficult RC section. In the example above, if you're strong ... -
PT68.S2.Q24 - studies have found that human tearsQuestion asks us to identity how the argument's REASONING is most vulnerable. I understand why (E) is a flaw; it's an obvious correlation/causatio…
... your answer, but I disagree with your assessment.
To ... example, in a two speaker scenario where speaker 2 agrees with speaker ... thus still bringing up a flaw that speaker 1 hasn't ... -
Logical Reasoning. I keep going for the bait/trap answersHello everyone, I'm having trouble with the LR sections. I can't seem to get a proper hold of when to diagram or when not to, and it usually ends …
... general I wasn't pleased with them, but I did like ... types.
Often the LSAT writers try to trick you with ... strengthens, 2) Overlooked possibilities- for "flaw" questions they don't account ... that has nothing to do with the question stem or stimulus ... -
Please Help - I can DO logic games, but on PT's i bomb themBasically, I'll do crappy on LG on PT's . like we are talking getting 10-12 correct. I'll blind review and usually get perfect or, -2 . Not sure what…
... happy you have a problem with this section instead of the ... games by category. For example, start with linear and do linear games ... /2009/07/logic-games-categorized-types.html -
Breaking the curve - how to get a 170+Hi Everyone - I'm looking to collect some best practices because I work full time, so I need bang for my buck during study time. I hope this for…
... others apply to all question types. In parallel, I am creating ... and assess every area: for example, today in LG I learned ... of the learning process, and with different potential. Hope this helps ... -
Private tutoring with JonathanHi 7Sagers! I'm Jonathan; or, as some folks at the NYC Overlook meetup called me, "the other guy". If you've watched any problem set explanation v…
... and working through one with your contacts on with perfect visibility).
with Jonathan was being able to ... course can really do. (For example, I needed to take fewer ... to always ask myself certain types of questions to verify my ... -
About to begin PT Practice... Any suggestions?I am about to begin my PT practice. I would like to hear from my fellow 7Sagers and see what you think is the best way to approach my next level of L…
... example of this would be "I could have thought about the flaw ... that you are having trouble with a question type or concept ... plan very similar to yours with good results so far, even ... -
Cheat Sheet - LR question typesFor LR reasoning is there a cheat sheet out there that summarizes all the strategies by question type?
... in these question types.
5. Flaw in Reasoning ... •Don't get this confused with weakening questions, because weakening questions ... this family contains: (4 question types)
1. ... actually don't. So with the correct answer you ... -
When to read the question stemWhy does JY in his videos always recommend reading the question stem first? Can't that be confusing sometimes without having read the stimulus? Also,…
... )? Is it a flaw in the reasoning (flaw/parallel flaw)? Is it the ... .)? Going into the passage armed with this information makes my reading ... I can skip the question types that always take me the ... few minutes to spare and with decent accuracy (anywhere from -0 ... -
Ready to give upI am simply not improving in logical reasoning. It just does not click. I am really frustrated and want to give up. With reading comp I can usually g…
... my own personal experience with the test is that ... true, it always messed with my mind when I got ... instance, sometimes in the flaw section I can eliminate answer ... does use the same types of correct and incorrect ... is try to have fun with it. I know sometimes ... -
Cheat Sheet - LR question typesFor LR reasoning is there a cheat sheet out there that summarizes all the strategies by question type?
LR Question Types:
1. Main Point/ ... MBT) argument.
- These question types rely heavily on conditional logic ... . You are provided with an argument with a gaping whole in ... Flaw Descriptive Weakening Questions
- You are being asked to engage with ... -
Sucking At The Logic Games "Sequencing With A Twist" Problem SetHow long do logic games take to click? If I do enough and make sure I can memorize and do all the problem sets will I be better equipped for future g…
... onto the timed TYPES. So take for example, the simple sequencing ... how the specific game types work, once you have ... game, I typically start with printing 4 copies (front/ ... to shift from different types of games. An important ... and good luck with your studies. -
PT65.S4.Q23 - dogs are the descendants of domesticated wolveshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-65-section-4-question-23/ This question has had me stumped for like 3 days! I have done everything I can t…
... support, and find the gap/flaw.
Conclusion: some ... this reasoning.
Flaw: the gap can be thought ... ancestry actually does not correlate with closeness in genetics.
< ... specific situation. To use an example, if I say, "If ... -
I need your advice! I have been studying for about 3 months now but my LR section score actually has gone down quite a bit (from 5-6 wrong to 8-11) and I have a diffic…
... have had the same issues with the LR score. I believe ... the list of question types ie. MSS, MBT, Flaw, etc. and focused ... and confidence I have had with that, I watched my scores ... -
How did you improve in Flaw questions?Looking at all my practice test, this is where I have the most trouble at.
... certain kinds of categories... for example... part to whole, ad hominum ... . Also I had a talk with Jonathan Wang and he said ... improve is to play around with the question i.e. for ... that answer choice becomes the flaw. -
Building RC ConfidenceHi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had good suggestions for building RC confidence with regards to specific passage topics? I was a Humanitie…
... day. So be comfortable with dissecting and defining the many ... "reading for structure" on these types of passages specifically gives you ... as they come up, for example if major ideas/topics (1 ... concepts, views are being associated with major ideas/topics (1),(2 ... -
Wrecking Argument vs Wrecking a ConclusionCan someone clarify this to me? What is the difference between a position and a conclusion? If someone could just sum up what JY is mentioning, tha…
... the conclusion.
Example argument:
Batman has to ... argument to begin with. Having done tons of LR flaw questions, it ... quick to see that the flaw is sufficiency/necessity confusion. ... c it is entirely consistent with all premises and the ... -
Necessary Assumption fuck-upsSo in my mind I attack NA questions pretty methodically: negating each answer choice and determining which one wrecks the argument, while also taking…
... • Necessary Assumption questions present you with an argument (premises + conclusion) ... br /> There are two types of Necessary Assumptions (NA).< ... a point of comparison with sufficient assumptions. What are ... of the argument. For example, the major premise of ... -
Necessary Assumption questionsSo I thought SA questions were rough, but nope! NA questions are going to be the death of me! I'm just not able to distinguish between sufficient and…
... may sound similar. So, for example, a typical argument might go ... it's still there. For example: "The store owner sold me ... are known as defender assumption types, which are a lot harder ... . You have to be careful with verbs like "swindle, lie, cheat ... -
Problems with Humanities/Diversity PassagesHello, I find that I really struggle with Humanities/Diversity passage types. Especially when they talk about a particular author/artist... I usu…
... background knowledge and comfort with these passage types.
Amanda ... the author provides me with. Many times my background ... definition of a "pitchblende", for example. PT 37, Passage 2). < ... a new hypothesis provided with evidence that just so ... -
Top Time SaversI barely finished my last PT on time. I'm in my target range but don't want to miss it. Any tips on top time savers - things that can make a di…
... struggling with a particular Question Type (ex. Parallel Method / Parallel Flaw) skip ... nearly as close as with the other question types. This tactic helped ... -
Weakening Questions (Attack what?)There's been several posts about this, but I haven't found any consensus. I understand that we should attack the support relationship, but is it also…
... see that there is a flaw when the author goes from ... . "if I presented the author with this argument, would he reconsider ... /proof" technique that you find with other types of questions. Hope this ... -
Focus while studyingI'm not sure if my question has been addressed, if so, could someone send me to the proper discussion. My question is for those who are shooting for …
... at identifying different question types and knowing how to ... the LSAT. Plus, question types that characterize the LR sections ... like to group similar question types under a broader category). ... stimulus. For example, if its a strengthening question with a cause ... -
Problems with Second LR SetI don't know if anyone has this problem but whenever i take the test which ever LR i do first i get -5/6 on but when i do the second set i get -14wro…
... it might have to do with concentration when you do the ... that there's questions types your're unfamiliar with in the second ... fact that I have trouble with sufficient assumption/flaw questions. -
PT68.S2.Q10 - people who are allergic to catshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-68-section-2-question-10/ My interpretation of the stimulus is that people who are allergic to cats react to…
... it will help you with these types of questions. I am ... some, but not all types of allergy sufferers. I ... I'll give you an example. Let's say the Stimulus ... answer choice for these types of questions is when ... that "some are". For example: Some Japoreans don't drink ... -
A Fun Strategy for LR?I had read about this strategy before on various forums, but never decided to take the plunge. Then I finally decided to force myself to do the follo…
... to have....
Example:
PT32, S4, Q15 ... /> The Q is a Flaw EXCEPT.
I bracketed ... amp; labelled the question as Flaw X.
I wrote ... br /> 1AC = not a flaw
In this ... with ACs C, D, & E.
Example:< ... -
Improvement AdviceWith the December LSAT approaching, I have yet to reach the 170 mark. I sit between a 161-165. I know that's not ideal, but I'm still working to impr…
... Harris,
I struggled with LR for a while and ... 're looking for. As an example, I couldn't get a ... . You can start on the types you hate (they're ordered ... -
Looking to improve my score by Dec. 6thHey, everyone! I've been averaging a 155/156 on my most recent LSAT PTs and I was wondering if there was anything I could do to bump it up to a 1…
Yeah Flaw/Weakening question types seem to be the questions ... need to supplement my practice with other parties. Once again I ... -
postpone to FebruaryOKAY EMERGENCY: I started studying for the LSAT in July 2014 and I took a prep course with Testmasters. I am happy with the company I went but they…
... to become proficient enough with those skills (through ... e. questions types, what they entail, types of logic games ... review method. For example, focus on LR ... and methodical with your review. For example, if you ... of the 3 sections types specifically. But thats ... -
trouble with weakening and flaw questionsI've reviewed JY's videos, but I'm having issues. On the most recent tests I've done, I'm getting ~55% of these questions. On the weakening, I'm tryi…
... was struggling a whole lot with flaw questions too, so I got ... it was going through the "types of flaws" list from one ... past exams, picking out the flaw questions, and recording them in ... ".
So for each flaw question, I categorized them, and ...
