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What does attacking a premise mean exactly?I have been at times confused about the exact meaning of attacking a premise. When a stimulus includes a study that says, for example, most peopl…
... stimulus and answer choices. I cannot recall the problem you are ... gave us (the correlation) is the SUPPORT of the argument ... , and the CONCLUSION is that having the gene causes ... hate apples) is absolutely a weakener because it exploits a gap of the ... -
PT72.S1.Q22 (P4) - first country to introduce a "flat tax" on incomehttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-72-section-1-passage-4-questions/ Anyone can tell me why option D is wrong? Passage A mentions an objectio…
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I think yours is a conceivable way of making option ... doesn't because it is based on a misconception or inaccuracy ... is that an objection against something is such a broad expression, as it is ... does passage A express that a flat tax can or cannot be fair ... -
When to use the latest PT's (Sept 2014)Hey everyone, I am scheduled to write the LSAT on September 27th. So far I have saved PT's 62-72 till the testing date drew closer. However, my qu…
... been doing (alternating). Thing is for me, having done the ... where only the LG section is complete or like the LG ... maybe 1-2 passages or a few random LR questions. ... the entire test as a timed test since most ... I know it wont be a good indicator of my score range ... -
PT30.S2.Q20 - justified public fundinghttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-30-section-2-question-20/ I found this question especially tricky because of what I perceive to be a logic…
We're given a conditional statement:
"Justified public funding ---& ... there is a lot of tremendous public support, the critic's conditional statement is ... false. What does it mean when a conditional statement is false ... -
Order of Difficulty/Strategy for RC sectionHi- Anyone have a sense of general order of difficulty for RC passages ---- And/Or a strategy based on that? ie If the 3rd or 4th passage tends…
... difficulty and subsequently make a decision about a unique order of doing ... is not the same as games, in the sense that you cannot ... the past preptests. 1 is obviously a bit easier in almost all ... or fourth passages. Nor can a cursory assessment of subject matter ... -
An absolute bummer when you take a preptest and your score is lower than your pre-studying test.I need a 160. I got a 147. My last test I got a 152 ( about 3 weeks ago though ). Maybe my score is a couple of points lower than it was before i ev…
... got a 147 on the actual test. It is best to ... abilities are....while it is possible that the lower ... and the low scores are a fluke, then postponing will ... and I know are a reliable indicator of my abilities. < ... close to the test is something you really should ... -
Skimming all RC passages before you start for a pacing strategy?During a PT, does anyone skim the RC passages before you start? If so, do you find it helpful as far finding a pacing strategy through the RC sectio…
... , period. Even if a brief glance reveals it is a science passage which ... necessarily the case. Nor is question quantity a reliable indicator of difficulty, as ... same set (mirrors, anybody?) There is no strategy through which you ... -
Question as I prepare for SaturdayI'm curious if you guys think it would be a good idea to re take PT 70 or 71 before the September lsat? I've already taken them before when I was stu…
... the questions, so there still is some value. I must ... though my scores were a little inflated because some ... coming back was always a little weaker than when ... , it's probably not a good indicator or reliable, so no ... yea by all means there is some value to that, ... -
a unless b but only if c.For instance, a -> (b -> c) simplifies to a + -b -> -c. What about (-a -> b) -> c. How can I simplify it?
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because you have a conditional within a conditional. View the lessons on Demorgans ... so -a->b is its only conditional, but it is a conditional that has a conditional that ... applies to it as well, so (-a ... -
Necessary and Sufficient AssumptionI am having many problems with this, please help
... missile and SA need a carpet bomb. A cruise missile will target ... lets it be true. It is a Nuke they are looking for ... find a panacea, a Nuke that will wipe everything out. You cannot possibly ... know what it is you need if ... -
Conditional Rules Trigger and Become IrrelevantHi everyone! I was wondering if someone could give me a quick summary of when conditional rules trigger and when they become irrelevant in logic g…
... time crunch on a logic game and I get a conditional relationship, sometimes ... you get a statement like... Sally is a cat. Which is not satisfying that ... is a dog because being cute is not sufficient to know that Sally is a ... -
Can you diagram "is" and "because"?I was wondering that in relation to PT 56, Section 2, Question 16. Any tips highly appreciated.
... previous post, "is" functions basically as the arrow in a conditional statement.
"John is tall" means the ... directly into logical notation, "J is T" means "J->T ... -
How to find the core for convoluted LR q's?I just realized that the reason why I have trouble with suff assumption questions is because I have difficulty finding the core for difficult LRs. PT…
... understand, the word "because" is a good indicator word to identify premises and ... says "only," since "only" is a logical indicator. As we have learned, "only ... the conclusion, which is helped by using the indicator word like "because ... -
When would one negate the Sufficient side?Me and a student were studying when we got a bit confused over when to negate the sufficient. Consider these two examples: If you are a rabbit you a…
"No" is a negate necessary indicator, group 4. so, No rabbit is white = R-->/W or W-->/R
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Parallel Reasoning Tips?Hey guys, I've noticed more parallel reasoning questions on recent PT's, and, with my luck, they're also the only ones persistently giving me trouble…
... If i run into a parallel reasoning question before ... then there is a greater chance that it is a time sink ... question that it is heavy on conditional logic i'll ...
If its a formal logic question i'll ... find these to go by a lot quicker.
Reflection on December14 LSATHi all lovely 7 sagers, just want to write down some reflections I feel for this just finished LSAT and see if anyone, particularly if the 7 Sage ins…
... etc.) You cannot correctly guess answers for a passage you did ... Getting it done fast is important, but it means ... loud, thinking this is obviously a giant time sink. ... JY suggested. Mine is white with different colored ... the five minute mark is a good time to do ...LSAT as a poor predictor addendaMy pre law advisor said to submit an addenda explaining that my LSAT is a poor predictor of my future promise at law school. I am applying this cycle…
... admitted into a school is irrelevant and not a promising indicator is probably not ... the best idea. The test is ... use in LS, the test is learnable. you seem very ... want. (assuming your score is not where you would like ...Contrapositives and Denying the Necessary ConditionCan anyone point me to a lesson that explains when contrapositives should be utilized and when it should be ignored?
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the Contrapositive is the exact same thing as ... version of the argument, that is, they are interchangeable and ... you just use whichever version is more convenient to use. ( ... dont have B, then i cannot have A
Both ...Copy game boards on next page or not?Hello 7sages, I found it's very time-consuming if I have to copy game boards to next page, especially there's more than 2 game boards (for example…
Generally, if a question is a conditional (If xxx is in slot x, then where ... blah blah), then I write a mini game board next to ... them, they will be considered a master game board.To Lawgic or not to LawgicThat is the question. I have found that JY will sometimes ignore logical indicator language in a stimulus (always, the only, unless, etc...) for no r…
... questions just because you recognize a logical indicator term. You simply don ... the test for more than a few questions (as mentioned by ... how the process works, how a gap exists or parallel, but ... yeah, my guess is most people posses a decent intuition to begin ..."Predictive" Practice Exam ScoresHi y'all—at what point would you say a relatively consistent range of PT scores can be said to be "predictive" of a test day score? For instance—afte…
I would say, if you're doing your preps under the strict testing conditions, then a average range of 4-5 of your latest prep tests would probably be indicative of your score :). I don't think length or amount of studying done is a good indicator at all.Conditional StatementsHello! I really want to improve on my conditionality. Especially when it comes to looking at the stimulus and, although it's not worded in tradition…
A stimulus might have a conditional statement, but it will ... it and identify why that is not correct.
conditional statement is tied together. However, the ... conditionality skill is still useful, especially in LG ...Retake disaster/need help from a mod..So I have now taken the LSAT 3 times, and I'm beyond frustrated. I took the LSAT for the first time OCT, 2013 after 6 months of study self-study and …
... ! They might accept you with a 161 and see your previous ... your LSAT scores some people cannot improve from their 140s score ... week) since the Oct. LSAT is on a Sat. morning. Usually when ... work all day and take a PT in the evening your ...Negate conditional lawgicQuestion: What is the difference between A-->B ______ A-->/C and A--->B _____ not (A--->C)
If you have to negate a conditional statement, just show that the ... helps. Then, once the conditional relationship is clear for you, and if ...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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-Validity is a very special relationship between premises ... games.
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-Your understanding of validity is tested ...Basic Translation Group 2Okay, this may sound random. In group one it goes Ex: "All Jedi use the force" J -> F /F -> /J Group 2 goes: Ex: "Only the good die young" D…
... "the only" if something is the only of something else ... water that is clean is in bottles but if it is just " ... water) notice how it is in a different order but says ... if it is clean water is has to be in a bottle ... you can see why the indicator does what it does< ...New LSAC Licensing Policy Effective [now] April 21stHey, curious as to what will be going on with 7sage with these changes... @"Dillon A. Wright" @"J.Y. Ping" http://lsatblog.blogspot.ca/2015/03/lsa…
... much cheaper than it already is. Even the cheapest tier has ... you cannot teach adequately without reference to questions), 7Sage is paying a licensing ... theory lessons, costs of running a website, and various other ... be charging more than he is even now, and it'd ...Can I afford to spread out the 'Core' course a bit more than my schedule calls for?Quick background: I'm heading for the October test and my 7Sage schedule (I'm using the Ultimate tier) has me due to finish the core curriculum on Ap…
... 45 per game is allotted in a 35-minute section. ... you touch it. This is a system that I developed ... game" etc. This is the number you will ... so total game time is a good indicator moving forward)
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1 ...PT43.S2.Q18 - editorial: it is clear that what is called "health education"http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-43-section-2-question-18/ Can someone look at this question and answer the following question for me: Is …
... lesson assigned "A is nothing but B" as a logical indicator to one of ... saying propaganda repeat slogans as a biconditional, just because the English ... mean, if I say "pseudonymous is nothing but an idiot", that ... .e. I don't have a monopoly on idiocy.Not doing so wellhey guys, This is a question for you folks who have been through most of the lessons. I have been working through the syllabus and i am curren…
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It is a good sign that you are ... ) as locating the MP is absolutely critical to consistently answering ... /> If you find that you cannot identify the premises consistently you ... possibility or that the author is making a comparison that isn't ...
