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PT19.S4.Q10 - audiences find a speaker more convincinghttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-19-section-4-question-10/ I am confused as to why A is the answer choice and not B. According to Kaplan, …
... news. Since this is a (form of a) weaken question, we ... this. This applies to any argument style that a politician may ... -
Parallel Method of Reasoning QuestionsI am ok on Parallel Method of Reasoning questions. But, I occasionally encounter those confusing PMRs. So, I am a little bit confused that are we par…
... require a firm grasp on argument structure/how the premises support ... /> - If the stimulus contains an argument with two people discussing two ... must have the 2 + 2 form.
- If the stimulus ... because it will fit the form but swap one of the ... -
Pseudo sufficient question - meaning?All the different companies use different phrases for question types and I'm getting a bit confused by the different terms. Can someone explain what …
... stimulus is valid. Alone, it can't take the argument to 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 …
... is by no means a valid assumption. It is certainly possible ... Who cares about households? Our argument certainly doesn't.
B ... cares about used cars? Our argument certainly doesn't (is ... here?)
C. Strengthens the argument. Shows that the bottom of ... -
What is the main difference between Strengthen, PSA and, SA questions?Can someone please explain briefly the differences of these three LR question types and how we should approach each type? Just a brief, helpful, chea…
... you chose will strengthen the argument just by a little and ... /> -PSA will make a decent argument almost perfect. "Just a little ... /> -SA will make a decent argument PERFECT! No assumptions whatsoever.
argument valid. -
What is the main difference between Strengthen, PSA and, SA questions?Can someone please explain briefly the differences of these three LR question types and how we should approach each type? Just a brief, helpful, chea…
"PSA questions ask you to identify an assumption that is *almost* sufficient to conclude that the reasoning in the stimulus is valid. Alone, it can't take the argument to the point of complete validity, but it gets most of the way there." -
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"PSA questions ask you to identify an assumption that is *almost* sufficient to conclude that the reasoning in the stimulus is valid. Alone, it can't take the argument to the point of complete validity, but it gets most of the way there." -
PT71.S3.Q18 - videoconferencing equipmenthttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-71-section-3-question-18/ I thought the answer might be D for a very different reason.... the circumstance…
... , while alluding to your absolutely valid explanation of the answer choice ... definitely the case that this argument fails to account for the ... -respondent discrepancy possibly weakening the argument. From that answer choice, it ... -
Necessary and Sufficient AssumptionI am having many problems with this, please help
... in order for the argument to be valid.
For SA ... to do is defend the argument. How?
NA ... teh relationship established in the argument.
An SA ... tip 5 above. Understand the argument before seeking anything out vis ... -
Speed!Does anyone have any general tips for improving speed? Aside from just taking a bunch of timed PTs, do you use any other methods?
... anyways. Really understand the core argument for each question: Premise, conclusion ... right answer is right. This form of reasoning used is often ... -
PT68.S2.Q10 - people who are allergic to catshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-68-section-2-question-10/ My interpretation of the stimulus is that people who are allergic to cats react to…
... gauge the pulse of the argument and go with the answer ... to be required for the argument to flow; but as you ... do exist. It's a form of over inference.
A trickier form of this error is. "Some ... -
Parallel Flaw questionsHi There, Just wanted some on advice on these questions. I'm still having a little difficulty with these questions but am slowly getting better. I…
Try thinking of the argument conceptually. Take a step back ... and see how the argument is working without getting bogged ... : "oh, this is a causation argument where it mistakes correlation to ... form, it will be clearer as to which argument is similar in form ... -
Valid vs Invalid Argument formsI was wondering what's the purpose in memorizing all 9 valid argument form and all 7 invalid argument forms? Is it mainly for Parallel and Parallel F…
... lessons today. Knowing the valid and invalid argument forms come in handy ... Assumption (SA) often use such argument forms. -
Are there any "perfect" LSAT Arguments?I ask this question because obviously on analysis questions you are supposed to analyze for the strength/validity of the argument and you can often f…
... /NA, the argument is by definition not valid. They can ... potentially be valid otherwise. Remember ... conclusion or identify an argument part instead of asking ... to actually manipulate the argument by strengthening/weakening/whatever ... -
Most relationship helpIs this correct? A most B most C A most C
^ This. There's also a whole section on 7sage where J.Y goes over valid/invalid argument forms with intersect statements. It has really helped me with the confusing most/some relationships. -
Qualifiers and Valid/Invalid ArgumentsHey everyone! I've been reviewing valid and invalid argument forms this afternoon, and I'm having a bit of trouble so any help would be greatly appre…
I feel that the easiest way to memorize these forms is to actually make flash cards and go over them a couple of times. I did this about 5 times in a row & I was able to recognized all valid & invalid forms afterwards. -
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…
... you need to make only valid inferences. For a lot of ... out the structure of the argument so you can cross-reference ... helps them to diagram the argument if the indicators are given ... time working through the argument and defining the argument core (main premise ... -
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…
... to better understand what the argument states. While for Allison, the ... down into traditional conditional logic form. By the time I did ... -
Time Management: Balancing a full-time career and LSAT studiesCarving out time for LSAT studies is getting to be pretty specious. It is definitely plausible balancing work with studying on its face...however, it…
... premise & conclusion indicators, valid/invalid argument forms (these are easier seen ... -
BR PTsUsually when I BR a PT I do every section. I always circle the ones I know I'm not 100% sure about but when I BR I go through the entire PT and writ…
... understanding Of conditional logic and argument structure (when I miss in ... choices into a more narrative form (like a paragraph as if ... -
Misreading LSAT QuestionsSo I did some serious BR review and noticed that during practice (both timed and untimed) I misread the question, sometimes multiple times, before ul…
... 2/3 will contain an argument).
IF IT IS ... relate to one another and form a logical chain. These are ... />
IF IT IS AN ARGUMENT:
In these stimuli ... able to have identified the argument's overall conclusion. Then locate ... -
Parallel FlawOkay, So I have watched all of JY Videos on Parallel Flaw but keep missing the correct answer. I feel like my challenge has been correct diagraming ?…
... than other questions because the argument structures are so simple. Some ... A and E match this form.
Answer choice B ... how not only does the form not match but the level ... -
how will the pdf change affect pricing?Does anyone know if the change regarding PDF LSAT exams and content will affect the pricing of the courses? I wanted to purchase my class before the …
... not the best way to form an argument so don't kill ... -
PT61.S2.Q23 - every brick house on river street has a front yardhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-61-section-2-question-23/ So in JY's explanation the stimulus represents invalid argument form 4. But I'm ha…
If the argument had said "most BRICK houses ... two stories," the argument will be valid. The argument starts with information about ... have front yards. Then, the argument discusses houses with front yards ... -
LR Cheat Sheet Part 1Here is an LR Cheat Sheet I derived quite a while ago. I hope it helps some of you out there. Best of luck to all! LR Question Type Cheat Sheet …
... constant coherent fashion as the argument progresses
• Ad ... or source rather than the argument itself
• Circular ... Distorting or refashioning the argument, making it weaker in ... argument: stimulus is valid, answer must be valid; stimulus is not valid ... -
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…
... . There are strategies governing every argument type, game, passage on the ... before taking a test? What argument type messed me up? Do ... " (no cheats -- commonly in the form of taking PTs when you ... -
Sufficient and Necessary AssumptionsI excel at Necessary questions, but fail miserably at Sufficient assumptions. Are there any techniques that'll help me with these? I mostly have a pr…
... to believe this? Is this argument valid?" Repeat with contender #2. It ... -
CausationI have watched this lesson at least five times. I tried to do the questions but I can't weaken the argument. I don't know how to apply the Causatio…
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1. Recognize that the argument is using causation. a and ... relationship.
so definitely memorize those, but also use what ... . But once you identify the argument as causation - you have a ... -
PT39.S2.Q12 - it is wrong for the government to restrict the liberty of individualshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-39-section-2-question-12/ hello, I just want to make sure weather my reasoning was right. It was infer q…
... way that 'invalid' means 'not valid', 'indestructible' means 'not destructible', and ... a list.
My argument was that at the very ... -
Anyone take PT 72 (June 2014) nervous about MondayIn my opinion, and based off of what I've seen on these forums, PT 72, or the June 2014 test was extremely difficult. I scored 4 points lower than m…
... /> If you got an argument wrong, memorize the flaw until you can ... easily identify it on another argument ...
