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How to Approach RC For Feb testSo I did write the December test but I have already registered to write the Feb one. RC has been my weakest section and I honestly thought I had i…
... consider the main point, the author's tone, then do a super ... about for detail questions or inference based questions, would you circle ... a struggle to answer the inference based questions or the detail ... I tried to use JY's method, but unfortunately it honestly ... -
How to Approach RC For Feb testSo I did write the December test but I have already registered to write the Feb one. RC has been my weakest section and I honestly thought I had i…
... the author use this word" (tone word indicator), "what's the author's point ... " (for POV/inference questions), "why did ... the author introduce what other ... -
About to spend a lot of time (months) on RCSo I'm about to embark on the journey of improving RC. Just for some background, I started studying in June of 2017. The bulk of my studies has gone …
... major views, especially the author's. Keep track of author's attitude, pay attention ... so that you can answer inference questions and detailed oriented questions ... -
Trouble with predicting next paragraph in RCThere's a common questions type in RC where they ask you to predict the first sentence in the next paragraph (ex. PT7.S3.Q7 and PT1.S1.Q27) I see…
... to talk about what the author would have said had she ... ? Think of them as inference questions about the author's opinion, but with ... flow of the passage. That's about all I could ever ... -
PT4.S1.Q23 - When 100 people who have not used cocaineHi All, Having a bit of trouble getting my head around this question. Originally chose B, but correct answer is C. Had a bit of a crack at it, an…
... make a broader (possibly incorrect) inference.
Like you reasoned ... .
For the author's conclusion to hold, the author has to "take ... -
how long take you -1/-2 in RC consistently? Wide fluctuations - how to build consistency in RC?hey all, i've been drilling RC for a few weeks, and I've been facing lots of fluctuations in RC. My timed score can range from like -4 to -7. My B…
... more active, curious and analytical perspective than we usually read .After ... lastly p4 maybe is the author's VP of the theory. By ... happen next, questioning what the author is saying, trying to ... be being made by the author or speakers, causal explanations ... -
How to review RCSo other than BRing PTs, I’ve also started keeping an ongoing list of LR questions I got wrong and going over those when I get a chance. Do you think…
... even after CC - specially the inference/author perspective question.
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just took my first post-CC PT...and I bombed it. I'm not shocked because I knew when I finished LR and LG that I wasn't solid in my understanding of the methods, rules, etc. so,…
... things first, identify the argument's conclusion and then identify the ... argument's premises. Even if you only ... like reading the newspaper, it's going to be similar to ... relate to the author's view? What is the big inference on this ... -
120 to 170While I'm a bit disappointed in my score as it's lower than my recent PT average, I'm grateful for all the support communities like 7sage, TLS, and R…
... up rules, seek out that inference that plays a significant role ... understanding the discrepancy or what's at odds to get ... the conclusion where the premise(s) were the only factors ... the passage rather than the author's position, linking the paragraphs together ... -
How Do I Beat A Score Plateau?Hello fellow 7sagers! I’ve been taking PTs and my scores have been around 169-171 with BRs of 176-178, but I can’t seem to break this score platea…
... say you're struggling with inference questions. Try to mark up ... words that may indicate the author's tone or opinion of an ... and 80s have more... Subtle inference questions where you're not ... between two answer choices for inference type questions then pick the ... -
RC Author Inference questionsIs there anyone out there who was able to defeat these Author Inference questions? These consistently make up about half of my missed RC questions a…
... was able to defeat these Author Inference questions? These consistently make ... you clearly identify the author's point and tone in ... of writing". Sometimes the author's position is on a ... the author's view then you want to treat an author inference question ... -
Introducing 7Sage PodcastWe're excited to announce the 7Sage podcast! The podcast will cover various LSAT strategies, law school admissions, life in law school, and more! …
... out the main point/summaries/author's tone/structure of RC passages ... Riley really put things into perspective. A big thank you JY ... -
#help How to eliminate answer choices that are not mentioned in the passage..Hi 7Sagers, The questions that eat up much of my time (and eventually I choose an incorrect answer) are those that have answer choices not mention…
Make sure you note the author's main argument, what is the author's opinion about the subject thats being written about. If you understand the author's attitude, perspective, and argument these questions should be quite simple. Hope this helps! -
RC Help - 3 weeks outHi, I'm retaking in March, and I really can't seem to get my RC below -4 or -5. I'm really shooting for -2. I know getting -2 on RC is a grind, but I…
... 64 (it’s on Spotify) where they talk about inference questions in ... that the way those “inference” q’s are worded in the question ... to go deep into the author’s head and find a speculative ... -
RC Help - 3 weeks outHi, I'm retaking in March, and I really can't seem to get my RC below -4 or -5. I'm really shooting for -2. I know getting -2 on RC is a grind, but I…
... 64 (it’s on Spotify) where they talk about inference questions in ... that the way those “inference” q’s are worded in the question ... to go deep into the author’s head and find a speculative ... -
PT69.S3(P4) - Calvaria major is a rare but once-abundant treehttps://7sage.com/lesson/preptest-69/ I am retaking this PT and I **really** struggled with this passage. In particular, I have trouble understand…
... correctly, it's the author's view and that's all that's important to ... ve had the complete wrong perspective on passages then. I ... can see why the former perspective would lead to immense trouble ... are all told from the author's viewpoint. Luckily, this problem ... -
scoring 157-159 Need AdviceHi all, So I've been studying for the LSAT for the past 9 months. I started with a 138 and now PTing around 157-159. I struggled to balance studyin…
... a lot of MSS and author opinion questions for example that ... up on critical details like author's tone/perspective or context?
3 ... precise meaning of the AC's as indicated by very precise ... -
PT81.S3.Q17 - Punishment should be proportional to offenseHi! So I understand why D is correct but I thought that the sentence "the position that X is unsustainable" was the position the author was trying to…
... SHOULD receive harsher punishments". The author is saying no to that ... here/what is the author's conclusion? The author is defending that the ... a BAD IDEA. However, the inference in the second sentence is ... /> When you think of an inference, think of it ask "from ... -
What do I do next?So I’m honestly starting to believe that this test is impossible for me to even get into the high 160’s. I’ve been struggling with this exam since la…
... global question: Main Point,Author's viewpoint, purpose of ... strengthen.weaking/parallel and inference questions last. This ... conclusion
A's viewpoint/conclusion
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Reading comp helpIf anyone is scoring great in rc and has tips / does tutoring please let me know I am missing all my points in rc. I am missing like 13 in rc and -2/…
... with an eye for the author's opinion / perspective, and when answering questions ... need is just "some," that's a big no no. Paying ... -
ideas to improving LR/RC in final monthHi all -- I am feeling a little defeated by LR. I've been studying for almost a year and I seriously feel like I haven't improved at all when I s…
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For those author inference questions in RC, it may ... a general prephrase of the author's position. Then, you won't ... -
ideas to improving LR/RC in final monthHi all -- I am feeling a little defeated by LR. I've been studying for almost a year and I seriously feel like I haven't improved at all when I s…
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> For those author inference questions in RC, it may ... a general prephrase of the author's position. Then, you won't ... -
feeling beaten down - RCI started with a 152 diagnostic, and after four months, my score has fluxed between 157-162, mostly at 158-160. I **need** a 165 on the August LSAT, …
... Always try to find the author's voice **and notate it** somehow ... with inference questions from the author's POV many times). If the author is ... the passage to find that author's voice. Note other POVs too ... of course. But keep the author's voice at the fore. BTW ... -
In the low 160s...how can I get to the mid-high 160s by the Nov test?Hey 7Sage community, I need some help. I really want to apply to law school this cycle and am going to take the November LSAT. For the past three …
... a change in subject. It's an easier way to read ... any words that indicate the author's opinions. There are usually some ... that can help answer the inference questions quickly.
Highlighting the ... -
My Guide to Reading Comprehension Part 1 (Long-ish Post)Hi 7sagers! Given that several people expressed interest in my RC methodology, here is the basic outline of my approach for the Reading Comprehen…
... gotten the viewpoints of the author, some economists, and some ... These are generally the MSS/inference curvebrearker questions. For me, ... editorializations as indications of the author's tone as part of ... lot of times the hard inference or MSS questions pull ... -
Reading CompWhat has been your most useful, in summary, tactic in improving your points in RC? I seem to be doing the standard "summarize each paragraph" as I go…
... it makes answering MP and author's view questions much less time ... me as much). As for inference questions, the one key rule ... -
Getting Destroyed by Inference - Author's Perspective QuestionsSo two of my best LR question types are MSS/MBT and I'm pretty sound with the other RC inference questions but I am getting absolutely demolished by …
... the passage regarding what the author would think. Before I ... to 'put myself in the author's shoes' and imagine what ... br />
yeah there's always at least _something_ in ... about what the author believes. It's not always in ... passage to make the inference! -
June LSAT Urgent RC SOSMy last couple of practice tests have been REALLY rough for RC. I can read and understand the passage pretty well in around 4 minutes, but spend way …
... the passage.
If inference questions are your weakness, maybe ... paragraph ask yourself "has the author revealed their thoughts on this ... important to read for the author's opinion as it is to ... -
RC Questions - Issues with Main Point/Inference/Application (June LSAT)Hello! I am terrible at distinguishing the author's tone, or opinion, or really make any inference in terms of the RC passages. Also application q…
... /> I'm working on the author's tone and opinion as well ... that's where my weaknesses are. But I can help with inference ... questions. For these questions, it's important to ... in order to draw an inference. But for RC, it helps ... -
Reviewing Reading CompHey everyone! Can anyone give some helpful tips on how to make the most out of reviewing the mistakes I make on the RC section? What are some help…
... worked on like inference v. must be true, author's tone, and structure ... I do reviews, and it's helped to see my pattern ...
