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Author's Attitude Questions - is "indifferent" ever the answer?I've noticed that sometimes these questions have an answer that's something like "indifferent" when referring to an author's attitude on a subject in…
... an author's attitude on a subject in an RC passage. Is indifferent ... put a passage where the author is really "indifferent" even if ... t include ANY of the author's own opinions or any ... right answer. Curious about other's thoughts. This is probably one of my ... -
PT39.S3.Q6-- Help-- support author's claim questionHi, I chose E, but the answer was A. Here's supposedly why the answer is A: given that the question is asking for what would "most support the …
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Here's supposedly why the answer is A: given that ... the question is asking for what would "most support the author's claim ... "claim about the relationship" is the statement on 26-27 ... Revolution.
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RC Question Types Webinar NotesSpecial shoutouts to @DumbHollywoodActor, @"Quick Silver", and @"Nicole Hopkins" for this amazing webinar because without them I never would have had…
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ii. There ... /> 8. Specific Opinion: This is someone, other than author’s, opinion on a specific ... the premises not the premises/conclusion themselves these could be TRAP ... -
RC Annotation Method and BR (GNP vs. Human Indicators passage)Hey guys after watching Nicole Hopkins' webinar on RC Methods and Jimmy Quicksilver's webinar on RC Question Types and Tips I thought it would be hel…
... right the author would have to basically agree with the other position ... what “delineate” means. The other thing is we know what directing domestic ... a premise that supports the author’s conclusion, which is his primary concern not ... -
RC meaning/synonym and author's attitude question strategyHey all, I've been gradually improving on RC over the last 10 PTs (-6 to -8) to (-3 to -5) by spending more time upfront understanding the passage…
... for harder meaning/synonym and author's attitude questions, I find ... be (~30 sec). For author's attitude questions, I circle key ... words that reflect the author's opinion as I read ... of the author's opinion. For meaning/synonym questions, my strategy is to ... -
What is "Other Major" in the Education requirements for the application?I'm filling out my application now and this is confusing me. For context, there's "Major" with a drop-down list, and right below is "Other Major," wh…
... now and this is confusing me. For context, there's "Major" with ... a drop-down list, and right below is "Other ... AND MANAGEMENT - OTHER." My actual major is "Business Law," which is not in ... put "Business Law" for "Other Major?" Or is that for a 2nd ... -
“Author’s Attitude” QuestionsDoes anyone have any advice for approaching “attitude” questions? They often seem highly subjective and trip me up, while other have clear right or w…
... and trip me up, while other have clear right or wrong ... following most accurately describes the author’s attitude toward proposals to introduce ... /> I chose E because the author stated “narrative might play a ... -
Author's Attitude QuestionsHi, I'm curious about people's strategies with author's attitude questions. I pretty much consistently get these wrong even though they seem like the…
... 'm curious about people's strategies with author's attitude questions. I pretty ... reading a passage where the author clearly does not believe a ... it's unsupported, choosing between "cautious skepticism" and "vehement opposition" is almost ... -
PT4.S1.Q18 - The question whether intelligent life existsHi, could someone help me understand Lsat4.s1.question-18 better? I have several questions. **Admin edit: Please review our <a href="https://7sage…
... t exist"?
Our author's conclusion is more interested in the definition ...
So if the author's conclusion is an objection to a claim ... way"
The other claim must be "we must ... support our conclusion.
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PT3.S2.Q3 - In Europe, schoolchildren devote time duringI think this is a necessary assumption question. Correct me if I'm wrong please! _Summary of stimulus:_ _Context:_ In the EU, schoolchildren do…
... the answer is the author's 'only if' conditional in the conclusion. If daily ... />
Basically the author's assumption is that there is no other way for a ... goal of becoming physically fit other than by doing daily calisthenics ... -
ArgumentsRegarding whether other people's argument and conclusion can be used to answer a question(not the author’s) if the author himself did not provide an …
... /> > Regarding whether other people's argument and conclusion can be used to ... answer a question(not the author’s ... the stimulus** is [the author's argument], and [Other people's argument] is the context. If ... -
LSAT AMA w/ 7Sage Tutors – Starting Now (Thurs, Nov 17, 7PM EDT)Hi everyone! I'm Raphael, a manager with 7Sage's tutoring program. I'm joined by manager Scott, and tutors Nick and Aastha. We'll be answering questi…
... too, if it is a humanities. That is my least favorite ... passage are 1. What is the purpose of each ... relate to each other, 3. And what is the author's opinion. If ... to sift through what is and isn't important ... are and what the conclusion is. Your job for these ... -
"This is Wrong" Type ConclusionFor conclusions that are along the lines of "this theory/explanation is wrong", I have a tough time keeping the entire idea in my head. For most ques…
... that purple, for example, is my authors conclusion (even though it includes ... to remember with these is that the conclusion is not saying anything more ... the other person and the part talking about lacking evidence is our author’s conclusion ... -
I have a 100% failure rate on weakening and strenthening questionsIt seems like I am incapable at doing the strengthening and weakening questions. I read the answer choices and just think that none of them make sens…
... in drawing the conclusion from the premises the author leaves certain gaps ... hydroelectricity is the only other alternative to fossil fuels. That is the author's "unwarranted ... occurs. To strengthen a causal conclusion, you would eliminate alternative causes ... -
RC- Author's attitudeI just wanted to ask what steps most of you take when you are answering questions on RC passages? Can someone give me a list of techniques/method…
... out the attitude of the author do you usually circle words ... try to figure out the author's attitude/main point in that ... -
I keep missing a very specific question typeI keep missing two types of questions, "Which would the author most likely agree with" and "what is the author's attitude towards X". Other than that…
I keep missing two types of questions, "Which would the author most likely agree with" and "what is the author's attitude towards X". Other than that, I do very well on the RC section, how do you guys attack these particular questions? -
My RC strategy that got me to -0Hi everyone, I'd like to share a RC strategy that's been working for me. **PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH OTHER SITES/ COMMUNITIES**…
... articulate using this mantra, "the author is trying to..." with the compilation ... of the paragraph.
The author is trying to... 1. suggest that ... benefit that other alcoholic beverages do not have (this is the author's position ... -
Updated RC strategy for curve-breaker QsHi! Here is an updated strategy from the below post https://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/10749/my-rc-strategy-that-got-me-to-0 What I've fou…
... default, would mean that other conditions won't work without ... br /> It is about Kate Chopin. She is compared to other groups of ... writers. The key to the passage is ... be inferred.) AND What is the author's attitude toward the fact ... -
Author's Inference HelpHi, I'm really struggling with author's inference questions in RC. Does anyone remember if a specific lesson covered this? Or if anyone has a helpfu…
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I'm really struggling with author's inference questions in RC. Does anyone remember if a specific lesson covered this? Or if anyone has a helpful approach, I would be so grateful :) -
Some Pointers on Weakening: You can weaken by showing *inconsistency*I noticed a few posts asking for tips on weaken questions, and was in the middle of writing a response. But I thought this would make more sense as a…
... the author's own conclusion - so either the author's assumption is wrong, or the author's conclusion is wrong ... not actually shown that the author's conclusion is false *or* that their assumption ... -
Seeking Advice/Strategies for (RC) Inference - Author's Perspective QuestionsMost of the questions I get wrong on RC are the Inference - Author's Perspective question type. Are there any tips/suggestions on how to approach the…
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Does the Main Point Question Answer Always Reflect the Author's Overall Support?When I read a Reading Comprehension passage, I always look for the main idea, like where the author’s opinion or argument stands. For Main Point ques…
... main idea, like where the author’s opinion or argument stands. For ... answer always show where the author stands? For example, if the ... -
PT43.S3.Q01 - photons and neutrinoshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-43-section-3-question-10/ Can anyone help me about the PT43-S3-Q1? I understand A can fill the gap but i…
The "only" is justified in (A) because of the author's extreme conclusion - "Or else ... benefit. This is not what (C) is saying and therefore is too extreme ... -
Reading Comp StrategyHi, Reading Comp is my weakest link. I have a lot of room for improvement and I was wondering if you guys could share your strategies (of course …
7sage's RC lessons helped me ... thinking to myself, "what is the author's view? how does this ... I'm reading and what is the function of that ... of the passage? Where is the conclusion and how do the ... paragraphs support that conclusion?" I even pause for ... -
Reading CompI'm wondering how people are handling the reading comp sections? I know some say to do what you're best at first but I feel like the only ones I'm go…
... reading: what is this saying, and who is saying it?... ... ? Is it an argument? Is it a tribute? What is the author's opinion ... reading especially where the topic is very unfamiliar (science) and ... I am sure there are other effective approaches but this has ... -
What is an appropriate reading time for a RC passage( for non-native speakers)?I have problems with finishing RC on time. My problem is mainly on "detail except" and inference questions. I feel like when i try to read slowly (4 …
... questions (this includes the author's and other people's who were mentioned in ... , physically on the page, is the author's opinion on how ocean floor ... spreading (for example) happens? Where is ... -
RC help!!Hey guys, So I've been following the RC memory method that JY talks about, and it's definitely helped me; however, I'm nowhere near where I want …
... top 200 economics blogs." There is a website that lists them ... , go to Scientific American's website's blog section. From these ... For example, what's the MP? What is the author's tone? What would ... br />
3.) Someone the other day made a thread that ... -
What do you keep it in your brain when reading for RCHi team, I have been studying with 7sage for a month now. Learning a lot of stuff, but just want to do a double check, what do you keep in your h…
Very generally, my strategy is to read for the forrest ... I try to really absorb is the author’s opinion and purpose, as ... well as the opinions of any other ... individuals or groups the author may address. At ... -
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…
... will be correct on other questions. That is why they are appealing ... . When you read, "What is the author's main point?" You don't ... respond with "Okay, which AC is ... MP?" You respond with, "The author is trying to convince me that ... -
How to Study for RC?I'm just wondering how I should study for RC? Obviously Blind Review, but how much time should I spend going back and trying to figure out why my …
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What is the Argument Structure of the ... a hypothesis - then what is the Author's stance on the hypothesis... ... phenomenon/hypothesis argument structure.
Other points I try to address ... if a detailed/local question is asked?
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