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PT81.S2.Q25 - Substantial economic growth must beI understand why D is correct, but can someone give an example of what C looks like in an argument? How would you be able to determine whether the ev…
... what's happening in the argument? (If the answer is no ... what's happening in the argument because the premises aren't ... the way the LSAT understands flaws. Arguments would be flawed if ... -
Inferrences based on "the more Xs, the more Ys"Hi All, My question is: from "the more Xs, the more Ys", could I infer "the less Xs, the less Ys"? This inference seems neither a valid nor a…
... A and B style causation flaws, the flaw is mistaking correlation ... . It's role in the argument is just a premise, so ... -
Need Tips on how to ProceedI started studying for the LSAT in early April of this year, scored a 145 diagnostic. I have gone through the curriculum and now my Practice Test hig…
... questions require proficiency in identifying argument parts and reasoning methods, ... This requires putting your argument structure skills and your ... your ability to find flaws in the author's ... are parallel reasoning and parallel flaws.
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Need Tips on how to ProceedI started studying for the LSAT in early April of this year, scored a 145 diagnostic. I have gone through the curriculum and now my Practice Test hig…
... questions require proficiency in identifying argument parts and reasoning methods, ... This requires putting your argument structure skills and your ... your ability to find flaws in the author's ... are parallel reasoning and parallel flaws.
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Questions that feel like they require prior knowledgeI was doing some LR drills, and Q26 on PT 6 S3 felt like I just needed prior knowledge to answer the question successfully. I feel like this is what …
... these proposals often receive the common objection that “curtailing the ... , for the author’s counter argument:
(A) ... closed.” In the counter argument, the author even concedes ... author counterclaimed was that the common objection to this policy ... -
PT1.S3.Q5 - to the editor ,in 1960, an astronomer..I was stuck between C and E for this question and chose the latter because the stimulus seemed to be more focused on extraterrestrial life. E can als…
... is helpful to isolate his **argument** from the context, as to ... other planets. This is a common flaw that appears on the ... planets, and thus weakens his argument. (E) says that any extraterrestrial ... communicating with us. Clay's argument has nothing to do with ... -
PT1.S4.Q05 - senator SW reports After reviewing this question, I am able to see why the right answer is correct. I just am not sure why AC C is incorrect. He clearly states "H…
... implying that the administration lacks common sense. But there isn't ... that the administration has no common sense. So (C) doesn' ... whether something happens in the argument or not. Simply, things either ... doesn't happen in the argument.
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Different Flaw TypesWhat are some of the ways you learned to study the different flaw types? I've been trying flashcards but I'm not retaining any of it. Any advice?
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1) Learning flaws is less an exercise in ... question will say "List 5 flaws" but will ask you to ... classic flaws (i.e., it's not just reading an argument and ... yourself to break down the argument into assumptions and criticize assumptions ... -
Is every assumption the argument makes a NA?I think I reasoned my way though this as I wrote it out. Figured I’d post it in case anyone might be helped by it. Please point out any issues. I …
... question is yes, everything the argument assumes is a necessary assumption ... : necessary assumptions. Anything that the argument assumes is a necessary assumption ... . Arguably they have more in common with Strengthen than with NA ... -
Is every assumption the argument makes a NA?I think I reasoned my way though this as I wrote it out. Figured I’d post it in case anyone might be helped by it. Please point out any issues. I …
... question is yes, everything the argument assumes is a necessary assumption ... : necessary assumptions. Anything that the argument assumes is a necessary assumption ... . Arguably they have more in common with Strengthen than with NA ... -
LR study scheduleHi I know MC and MP questions are fairly easy to tackle first. I am wondering what I should approach next. Does anyone have suggestions?
... benefited from mastering argument structures first and ... dependent on you understanding argument structure and assumptions, ... require a mastery of argument structure, assumptions and inferences ... flaws are assumptions, and to strengthen or weaken an argument ... -
LR Diagramming TipsBest advice for LR diagramming? I still find it a bit difficult to do to get the right answer.
... worked for me:
1. Memorize sufficient/necessary indicators and rules ... /> 2. Memorize and be able to recognize valid and invalid argument forms ... -
Weakening Questions Tips Needed! :(I am seeking any tips or strategies to help improve my thought process on Weakening Questions. No matter how many times I rewatch the lessons or do p…
... your critical thinking about an argument in only one direction. You ... "how do I make this argument better" rather than a more ... questions, as well as in flaws, are AC's that look ... hurts, if not ruins, the argument is just a necessary assumption ... -
weakening questionsHello, everyone, I have been studying for the LSAT for about two weeks now, and I'm having a very, very hard time understanding weakening questions, …
Weakening and strengthening questions are common question types you hear people ... the assumptions made by an argument, but you have to also ... -
Help for scoring -2 on LR and RCI can consistently get -3/4 on LR and RC, but I struggle with getting less than 2 wrong. My goal is 170+ so the difference between missing 3 vs missi…
... the exact issue in the argument/answers that the LSAT was ... you a chance to notice common issues that have arisen in ... -
PT14.S4.Q16 - Not reasonable to search out organic foods...Really confused as to why the definition is helpful to the argument. Could someone parse this out for me please?
... A, which states that the argument proceeds by “redefining a term ... that is favorable to the argument.” My question is: How is ... upon extension, when does the argument actually do this? Is this ... the bat and saw clear flaws with all of the other ... -
Logic questionAlphonse is the sort of guy who, if he marries a beautiful woman, will be jealous, and if he marries an ugly woman, will be discontent. Moreover, you…
... , and particularly with argument that have unconventional flaws, I don't see ... -
Should I retake a 172Hi, I am so grateful and happy to have gotten a 172 on sept test, 7sage I owe u my life. That being said, I am still be encouraged by people to take …
... happen to spot the subtle flaws in LRs. I feel like ... never happen to spot subtle flaws in LR. I spot them ... . I'd never encountered an argument quite like it. It was ... subtlety. I studied how the argument had been crafted to disguise ... -
Should I retake a 172Hi, I am so grateful and happy to have gotten a 172 on sept test, 7sage I owe u my life. That being said, I am still be encouraged by people to take …
... happen to spot the subtle flaws in LRs. I feel like ... never happen to spot subtle flaws in LR. I spot them ... . I'd never encountered an argument quite like it. It was ... subtlety. I studied how the argument had been crafted to disguise ... -
Always choose wrong AC pf 2 ACs in LR...Please Help!I have noticed a pattern for a while where I often am down to two answer choices in LR and whenever this happens I typically choose the wrong answer …
... each column,
(1) argument (not the stimulus itself, your ... organization of the argument)
(2) gap/ ... certain type of question, common trap, argument strategy challenging OR I ... just read the organized argument and prephrase what's ... -
PT93.S2.Q21 - Essayist: Commitment to relationships or careers is commonly held to be virtuous.This question was tough for me. I thought I didn't need the third sentence. Picked D but wasn't confident with it. Not sure how E is correct. Ple…
... you have to strengthen the argument.
So the ... structure of this argument is:
1st ... just telling us that a common held view is that commitment ... to more deeply understand the argument because it exemplifies the premise ... -
Struggling to Improve on Logical ReasoningI am really struggling to see improvement on logical reasoning. I consistently score-8/-9. I have went through the curriculum on 7sage and have been …
... common question I would get wrong is what assumption does this argument ... this question type is the argument.
The ... is most detrimental to the argument because the answer you seeking ... an answer that allows the argument to simply continue.
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Flaw LR Questions Tips NeededHello everyone! I am consistently getting flaw or descriptive weaking questions wrong. No matter what I do, I just cannot improve. Does anyone have t…
... 'd recommend you study the common flaw types from the core ... periods, you still see the common flaws used frequently. I found the ... exposed to some of those flaws helped me. For instance, the ... , will help you to recognize flaws more quickly and accurately. -
Struggling to Improve on Logical ReasoningI am really struggling to see improvement on logical reasoning. I consistently score-8/-9. I have went through the curriculum on 7sage and have been …
... into using your own knowledge/common sense instead of sticking solely ... once they've nailed the argument they can do anything the ... -
out loud readingCan i read out loud while taking LSAT? English is not my native language and for me reading out loud helps me to understand the text better.
... . In my essentially logical reasoning argument, I deny that there is ... , determiners. These are a few common language and grammatical problems the ... -
How to Improve from 170- to consistently Above ????Hi guys I'm in a rut. My Last 7 exams were 169/169/174/172/170/171/169. Wanted to know if anybody has been stuck in this range before and have gotten…
... boards I found that a common piece of advice was to ... alter key terms in the argument (I.e. change “some people ... -
Help/Advice for Huge Gap between Timed and BR ScoreHello, Throughout my LSAT journey, LR continues to be my weakest point. I've started to do drills lately to significantly improve my understanding…
... b/c it's so common so take heart!) but the ... 't understand the stimulus and argument).
Where do you ... -
How to Approach match the flaw/reasoning questions?i had trouble really explaining why A and B were wrong. Only that E felt the best in matching. And this was after mapping out each answer choice and …
... , if the conclusion of the argument in the stimulus is conclusive ... formal logic (which is increasingly common), I typically try to get ... for the flow of the argument under timed pressure. If I ... being clear about what the argument is. If I have time ... -
Weakening QuestionsFor some reason, I am having a lot of trouble for weakening questions in LR. For me, it is just intuitively hard to wrap my head around and go throug…
... d imagine this is a common trouble for many people when ... critic. Instead of reading an argument passively, try to really think ... with when reading how the argument's premises support its ... annoying to deal with in common conversation because they make it ... -
Necessary AssumptionsHi guys, I went through the curriculum for necessary assumption questions and I am still not showing improvement in any of the PTs I am taking. I was…
... true, would destroy the argument. Go through every answer ... />
This is a common tactic for necessary assumption questions ... statement completely wreck the argument? In this example, ... when negated, would destroy the argument or contradict it.
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