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My Approach to Sufficient Assumption QuestionsI see a lot of posts out there that are kind of like guides to tackling specific question types so I thought I would post my own about SA questions. …
... along with MBT questions, are the most formulaic LR question ... identify what the premises are and what the conclusion ... with the premises) make the argument a valid argument.
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Solving LR problems - lawgic or intuitionHi! I just kind of confused about how to apply the lawgic we learned in CC to solve LR questions in real life? I was just going over the valid/invali…
... just kind of confused about how to apply the lawgic we ... was just going over the valid/invalid argument forms and found it sooo ... me to understand all these forms and apply them when solving ... questions. Looking for suggestions on how to fully grasp these materials ... -
How to improve on Argument Part and Flaw questionsHi, I've noticed that I am not improving on argument part and flaw questions even after having a relatively good sense of identifying the premise…
... I am not improving on argument part and flaw questions even ... any resources or tips on how to overcome this? Thank you ... -
How common are spacial games in the newer LSATS?I just did a prep test that had a lot of spacial games, like one of the earlier ones. Is this something that gets less common or more common for more…
I just did a prep test that had a lot of spacial games, like one of the earlier ones. Is this something that gets less common or more common for more recent ones? I find them kind of annoying because of how weird they are. Thanks! -
How common are connection issues on the FLEX?I had connection issues last weekend, and I need to decide whether or not I am going to opt into the retest that they offered me. Do we know how …
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What I wish I knew before 1L. Reflections from a Harvard Law StudentHello everyone, I hope you're all well. I know that many of you are either in the midst of LSAT prep or gearing up to go to law school. This is a …
... s facts to support your argument. I personally hated these projects ... . But that's just how things are going to be. It ... as many things you know are important before law school starts. This ... know that presentation matters and how you carry yourself sends positive ... -
My journey with the LSAT (146 —> 171)Well it’s taken about 3 weeks for me to finally sit down and type this post. Now that the time has come I’d like to share my experience with the test…
... the framework of an argument. most of us are so used to ... go about constructing their argument? how many perspectives are there? you’d be ... your BR, I cannot stress how important BR is. Make notes of ... . Again, I can’t stress how important this part is. This test ... -
PT83.S1.Q18 - Contesting Standard committee lawgicI'm disagreeing with how JY did this because we can't use common sense in MBT nor make up assumptions because we think it makes sense to us. MSS is f…
I'm disagreeing with how JY did this because we ... what is a valid argument and what is a sound argument are two different ... not a valid argument. We can't negate assumptions since we are removing ... , which that's not a valid argument.
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What are your thoughts on the Existential Quantifiers section?I primarily got the base of my knowledge from LSAT Trainer and PowerScore books and came to 7sage for mainly LG but also to improve on LR to further …
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How often do you go back to sections while doing the course? Is there a suggested method?I am about 50 hours into the coursework and have only done the diagnostic exam. With my schedule, I have done this 50 hours over the span of abou…
... my current section (end of Valid Arguments) and am wondering if ... to make sure the basics are fresh in my mind. Or ... course.
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No More Law School Rankings: What It Means, How It Affects YouAs many of you have likely heard by now, Yale, Harvard, and now Berkeley have announced that they will no longer participate in the US News and World…
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#####**How were the rankings determined?**
how schools are helping students who ... disregards and discounts graduates who are pursuing advanced degrees.
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How relevant are the older PTs?Hello, I was interested in hearing your thoughts about how relevant older PTs i.e 60s-70s are for the Jan LSAT? I feel they are pretty different i…
... thoughts about how relevant older PTs i.e 60s-70s are for ... Jan LSAT? I feel they are pretty different in terms of ... helping me increase my score. How should I practice more relevant ... -
Difference b/t sufficient and necessary assumption questions (formal logic)It really helps me understand the concepts of assumption questions by looking at it formally. Could someone check my logic? So say we have a premi…
... are assumptions that must be true if the argument is valid. ... the existing conclusion) a valid argument. In other words, if ... http://7sage.com/lesson/how-to-find-the-sufficient-assumption ... http://7sage.com/lesson/how-to-find-necessary-assumptions/
Sufficient Assumptions destroying meSufficient Assumption questions are killing me. Anyone have this problem and how have you overcome it?
There are tons of worksheets throughout the course that help you hone your ability to mechanically translate. Check this one out:
http://7sage.com/lesson/quiz-on-valid-invalid-argument-forms-with-translations/PT14.S4.Q09 - anyone who supports the new tax planHi! I am having difficulty with predicting descriptive flaw questions. If anyone has done this question can you please explain to me how the correct …
... require you to think about how the premises INTEND to support ...
Here's what the valid argument would look like, with the ... how to translate sentences and how to determine what elements are ... a perfect understanding of how to translate english statements ...Logical Reasoning QuestionEcologist: It is true that the solution of the problem of global warming will require important changes in the way we use fossil fuels over the long …
... 's my take on the argument:
The first ... start of the author's argument. He doesn't really say ... remember how important short term (he uses the phrase "near-term") changes are ... />
Why are short term changes so important? What support does ...Sufficient Assumptions destroying meSufficient Assumption questions are killing me. Anyone have this problem and how have you overcome it?
... questions are all asking you to make the argument better ... the stimulus, the argument becomes a valid argument. PSA questions come ... stimulus, the argument is really close to a valid argument, but ... big of a difference in how you answer the questions. ...PT7.S4.Q10 - famous personalities found guilty of many types of crimesHey everybody, I'm drilling some Cambridge MSS questions and Im having some trouble with the idea of them. I think of them as "Must Be True" ques…
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http://7sage.com/how-to-approach-most-strongly-supported ... be true questions, but they are not limited to them. ... />
A valid argument is one where, assuming the premises are true, it ... the MBT, it is a valid conclusion. In other words, the ...PT26.S3.Q24 - over the last 25 years, the average price paidhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-26-section-3-question-24/ This question is beyond sucky. Did anyone else have any problems with determining …
... questions like these where the argument is super-complex, instead ... is not a valid argument. But looking at the argument, it seems like ... mind (which is really important for weaken questions in my ... : entities other than individuals are the ones buying the new ...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…
... (Valid argument (VA) → NA)
VA→ NA
/NA → /VA
HOW ... . What are some sufficient assumptions we can make this argument valid? How about trees ... while. Well, there goes our argument. How are we supposed to reach our ...How to remember the 6 Advanced Valid Argument Forms?I went through 4-9 Forms today and I feel overwhelmed. How did you guys remember all these? Do I just need to watch the Invalid Argument Forms vide…
... quickly review both the valid and invalid argument forms, I would try to ... valid & invalid forms printed. I would refer to it to see how ... these forms actually applied in the ...LR Study Guides ThreadI was wondering if we could upload our study guides in this post for those taking the June and upcoming LSATs can always come back to this.
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Common Invalid Argument forms
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Some astronauts are brave. Some astronauts are smart ... ’ve found is that serial argument forms are only valid when Some/Most is ...Stories of significant score improvementHi Everyone, I'm curious to hear about any stories of significant score improvement. When I say significant, I mean a good 10-15+ point improvemen…
... teaching you and how the writers are trying to trick ... those fundamentals. There are strategies governing every argument type, game, passage ... taking a test? What argument type messed me up? ... have a better understanding of how important this test is and ...PT22.S4.Q12 - most adults in country xhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-22-section-4-question-12/ Im having trouble understanding why B is the correct answer. I read over the stimu…
... MSS question type, so we are looking for an answer that ... to test our knowledge of valid argument structures (combining two most statements ... /> B: seems like a winner! How could people consume an increasing ... has to be that they are consuming more total food to ...PT26.S2.Q11 - commercial passenger airplaneshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-26-section-2-question-11/ I chose E instead of A, and still don't see why A could support the argument bett…
... the passengers. This is important because the argument is that this new ... to avoid phantom airplanes, which are not threatening to airplanes. ... to follow the three most important steps in LR.
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3. Figure out how the premise supports the conclusion ...P22.S4.Q12 - most adults in country xhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-22-section-4-question-12/ This was confusing! Adults in Country X consume an increasing amount of fat as the…
... MSS question type, so we are looking for an answer that ... to test our knowledge of valid argument structures (combining two most statements ... /> B: seems like a winner! How could people consume an increasing ... has to be that they are consuming more total food to ...Why am I having such a difficult time scoring at least in the 150s?I study all the time and have been for a while. I was first exposed to the LSAT 2 years ago and score in the 120s, but then the highest score I've ev…
... me like your study habits are bad. This could be a ... fundamentals are probably lacking. Go over complex grammer, argument structure, valid/invalid argument forms, etc ...Why am I having such a difficult time scoring at least in the 150s?I study all the time and have been for a while. I was first exposed to the LSAT 2 years ago and score in the 120s, but then the highest score I've ev…
... . Get your fundamentals down. Know how to pick a flaw out ... arguments as you can. Know how to negate any conditional statement ... your way. Memorize those valid and invalid argument forms. Get that stuff down ...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…
... LG score). Chances are you know how to dissect an argument, know your ... logical indicators and your valid ...What's the lowest ranked law school you would attend?Whats the lowest ranked law school you would attend and why?
... think it's also important to look at demographics ... part the employment numbers are a reflection of ... opinion are nothing more than a reflection of how ... a lesser extent 8 are valid reasons for considering a ... ranked school (no matter how low the ranking) referred ...
