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| negating | 375 | 467 |
| a | 136.3K | 436.2K |
| conjunction | 130 | 135 |
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(Theory question) Why do you negate a conditional by negating the necessary?Specifically, I am looking at PT 68.S2.Q23, the second sentence: "We must therefore reject Tolstoy's rash claim that if we knew a lot about the event…
... that if we knew a lot about the events ...
My question is a theoretical one, and that is ... WHY do you negate a conditional by introducing the ... say when you negate a conditional, the sufficient could ... lesson in the CC (negating a conditional?) I could not ... -
Negating a Conditional StatementHey guys, I can't remember where this was in the course, but what is the proper way to negate a conditional statment? So for example: ~ (X-->Y)…
Hey guys,
I can't remember where this was in the course, but what is the proper way to negate a conditional statment? So for example:
~ (X-->Y)
How would we properly negate if X then Y? -
Negating the Conditional Idea to Existential IdeaHello all, I was wondering what type of questions we’ll see that require us to pick an answer choice where we are negating the conditional idea or wh…
... where we are negating the conditional idea or where negating a conditional idea ... idea? Weakening maybe? How does negating a conditional idea tie into the ... myself? 7SAGE did a great job explaining how negating existential / conditional ideas ... -
How often is a "most" statement wrong in a Necessary Assumption Q?In trying to gain speed I've found myself quickly eliminating "most" statements in NA questions, but I'm wondering how accurate this can be. By negat…
... accurate this can be. By negating a most statement, "some" always leaves ... -
Posting on Behalf of a 7Sage User: PTB.S2.G4 - Zeno's Unfinished Furniture...I'm still not clear on the contrapositive since there can never be a scenario where there is no table, according to the rules (Irene buys 4 items), w…
... . If this contrapositive is a true expression, is it ... indicating that there IS a scenario where there is ... is why I tried including a conjunction with the X (wood ... the existence of a table made from a particular wood ( ... as if it were a 6th furniture option), but ... -
Conditional ReasoningThis might be something really basic to be discussing at this time for someone looking to sit for the LSATs in December, but I gotta ask How would…
... of tricky because there is a conjunction in the conditional.
a group 3 conditional. It can be solved by negating one ... -
PT8.S4.Q21 - so-called environmentalists have arguedThis is a sufficient assumption question but one of the forums I read to understand answer choice (A) explained that NEGATING (A) would demonstrate i…
This is a sufficient assumption question ... understand answer choice (A) explained that NEGATING (A) would demonstrate it ... to be a sufficient assumption. ... I totally see that negating (A) would weaken the argument, ... -
How to negate conditional statementIsn’t negating A=>B equals to A=>not B? If Luke goes to party, I will go as well. How to negate this conditional statement?
Isn’t negating A=>B equals to A=>not B? If Luke goes to party, I will go as well. How to negate this conditional statement? -
SA/PSA and Strengthening questionsCan someone please critique my understanding of the distinction between Strengthen and SA questions? I think it something like this: strengthen ques…
... questions merely require introducing a supporting premise or negating a potential weakness. SA ... -
PT89.S2.Q7 - Dire Wolf FossilsThe question itself is rather easy - (D) is pretty clearly something the argument is assuming, and necessarily so. Negating it makes a mockery of the…
... and necessarily so. Negating it makes a mockery of the argument ... , I did spend quite a bit of time on this ... on necessary assumption questions, because negating a "most" statement just takes ... 50% (or less), so negating a "most" assumption does virtually nothing ... -
Old LSAT QuestionsHi! Is anyone else looking at 10 Actual, Official LSAT Preptests, even though they are less relevant? Let's talk about them here!
... better over B since negating A would completely wreck the argument ... about the necessity to have a medical journal publish finding, however ... to be published in such a way.
Answer choice ... who do not serve on a medical review panel have the ... -
IF AND ONLY IFCan someone explain to me the implication of this statement? I know it sets up a two way street between the two terms but why is that the case???
... t help move the sofa (negating a sufficient condition does nothing). For ... do anything (the precense of a necessary condition alone tells you ... It only brings them to a written logical expression. For instance ... only if a shoot a free throw. If i shoot a free throw ... -
PT54.S2.Q24 - 1.3 billion cows worldwidehttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-54-section-2-question-24/ i'm having a hard time understanding the answer for PT 54.2.24 ("there are 1.3 b…
... I understand the reason behind A well enough to hopefully ... by stating, "WHOA, wait a tick environmental hippie, if you ... your strengthening persona, choice A would seem like the right ... to weaken the question by negating A, you would absolutely hulk-smash ... -
Negating a Conditional StatementHey guys, I can't remember where this was in the course, but what is the proper way to negate a conditional statment? So for example: ~ (X-->Y)…
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To negate a conditional statement you have two ... options:
A) "Some [of the sufficient] is ... taking the logical opposite or negating a conditional statement exactly like ... the logical opposite of a conditional statement by also ... -
"For" "For Example"In understand that the word “for” introduces a premise with the conclusion following the premise or preceding this word. Does this this concept apply…
... , as a preposition and as a conjunction. It is only a logical indicator ... it is being used as a conjunction. When it is used ... "For example” actually does introduce a premise but not because of ... ” because “since” is acting like a preposition.
Go ... -
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... equivalent statements. To make a contrapositive, negate both ... /B-->/A)
But negating a statement is entirely ... different. The negation of a ... conditional statement like
A --> B is A some/B or A ... -
PT3.S2.Q04 - a work of architectureI'm having a hard time understanding how this answer choice follows logically from the premises.
... buildings--> /FPU
By negating a sufficient variable as far as ... note question…Is obtrusive/unobtrusive a binary cut?)
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Conditional Logic Help!!Hey Everyone, Needed some help with this conditional statement. "Deep empathy is required for full understanding of an individual's actions. I…
... like it just functions as a conjunction, so my instinct is that ... in this case, it's a moot point in this context ... -
PT45.S4.Q18 - decentralization enables divisionshttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-45-section-4-question-18/ I'm pulling my hair out as I am trying to figure out why the correct answer for P…
@"A. Mathews" Thanks for your explanation ... sounds like we are just negating a sufficient condition (not decentralization) to ... 't this a flaw that treats a sufficient condition as a necessary condition ... -
How often is a "most" statement wrong in a Necessary Assumption Q?In trying to gain speed I've found myself quickly eliminating "most" statements in NA questions, but I'm wondering how accurate this can be. By negat…
... The negation of most in a sentence would be something akin ... that..." and then we have a relationship.
So ... exam an ability to eliminate a necessary assumption answer choice ... stand. This task is why negating a true necessary assumption is such ... -
Negating an (And/Or in Conditionals) relationshipHi dear 7sagers, and sages, First of all, I am having trouble understanding the difference between negation and contrapositive but I think I am sl…
... it very well. That was a very helpful and explicit explanation ... negate the relationship?? Is there a possibility to have /T? In ... I don't understand why negating a relationship automatically keeps the S ... -
Some statementsHey im still confused after reviewing the CC again I know a some statement can be reversibly read but is there a way to negate it? For example:…
What about negating a "most" statement?
E.g.< ... that MOST is in fact a SOME statement, because some includes ... -
PT20.S1.Q16 - brown dwarfs(P.S., I know this is a long and dense post, but there's an opportunity at the bottom for anyone reading this to get paid, so hopefully that's an inc…
... completely brown."
Negating A leaves the option that at ... />
********Basically, A is a sufficient assumption in my eyes ... A is not correct.********
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Allen goes to the park everyday except on days when Chris goes to the park.@aburk3 https://7sage.com/lesson/except/ JY says this conditional statement is a biconditional which is equivalent to "Allen is in the park if…
... 't Babe hit a home run during a game when Clemens ... an answer so much as a question. How does the ... Babe hit a single home run when Clemens pitches? Negating the ... 'd think that hitting a single home run would ... never though about how negating a plural would work. -
Allen goes to the park everyday except on days when Chris goes to the park.@aburk3 https://7sage.com/lesson/except/ JY says this conditional statement is a biconditional which is equivalent to "Allen is in the park if…
... answer so much as a question. How does the ... hit a single home run when Clemens pitches? Negating the ... d never though about how negating a plural would work.
... that Babe could hit a single home run when ... zero "home runs" on a day where Clemens pitches. ... -
PT53.S1.Q9 - Global surveys estimate the earth'sHello 7sage community! This is my first time posting here but I've been reading the forum for quite some time. I'm posting as I have a question fro…
... to see how this is a necessary assumption. If this assumption ... not 100% true, it is a necessary assumption.
> ... question: does the negation of a necessary assumption guarantee invalidly of ... you have to do by negating a necessary assumption is to show ... -
PT60.S1.Q22 - One of the most useful social conventionsI am confused because the correct answer to this question seems like it's a necessary assumption and not a sufficient assumption, as the question ste…
... sufficient. In this case AC A may not be necessary for ... weak ("it seems probable") so negating A doesn't necessarily wreck it ... I'd think they have a screw lose. I think it ... widely frowned upon and is a detriment to our reputation. Therefore ... -
PT60.S1.Q7 - Psychologist: Research has shown that a weakenedCan someone please help me comprehend why "reducing stress can help weakened immune system" is same as "stress can weaken the immune system" ? It see…
... It occurs when we take a conditional: a --> b, and illegally ... argument can still hold after negating a supposed necessary assumption, the ... . Stress isn't a symptom of a weakened immune system. ... rely on stress being a symptom of a weakened immune system, ... -
Use of the word "significantly" in an answer choicePT 54 (June 2008), LR1 Q9. This is a Necessary Assumption question I got wrong initially but got correct on the blind review after grudgingly going w…
... . The negated version of (A) says that there are some ... the answer to a question turn on such a nebulous phrase; ... ice cream always results in a stomachache"), and strong statements ... choices in NA questions - because negating a small statement often results in ... -
Does "No Cause, No effect" strengthen/weaken causation logic?For causation logic, I know for strengthen questions, there are a few ways to strength an argument 1. eliminate alternative cause 2. when cause h…
... applying the principle that "negating the premise causes the rule ... eating kale contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Note here ... precisely. In formal logic, negating a sufficient condition causes the ... causation logic, showing that a purported effect often exists ...
