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Premise and Conclusion indicatorsIn the CC we're told that the terms For/Since/Because are premise indicators but the conclusion either preceeds or follows the section. Is this the c…
In the CC we're told that the terms For/Since/Because are premise indicators but the conclusion either preceeds or follows the section. Is this the case for **all** LR questions MP questions? Or are there exceptions? -
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…
... argument by showing that their premise does not *automatically* prove ... bit to the stimulus:
> Many animals in the world ... , then the author's premise no longer leads to their ... . Argument = weakened.
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Timed vs Blind Review Score DifferencesHey guys, I've been studying for around 4 months and I've been getting quite discouraged by the big differences in my practice test and blind rev…
... discouraged by the big differences in my practice test and blind ... process of passing this timed vs untimed hurdle might take)
Help appreciated PT84 S3 Q21Posting this again in the discussions to gain more traction because I'm really not understanding this one. This question still doesn't sit right …
... perusing the comments. The stimulus provides us with this condition ... in play when assessing the difficulty of compliance. The premise ... made while reading the stimulus. If the simplification of ... of the business mentioned in the stimulus. Are small and midsized ...Guidance for Prep Testing Old vs New MaterialHello, I am planning on taking the January LSAT (maybe even the November test) and was hoping to gather some suggestions on how to approach prep t…
... daily (enough time set aside in the mornings to do a ... with solidifying a top score in the current LSAT era. What ... more prevalent on current tests vs material that is antiquated/unrepresentative ... have all of my eggs in one basket.
Anyone ...Why are my scores crazy? 149-169 in 2 weeksIn the last 2 weeks I've taken 5 PT. 149 was two weeks ago. I took one yesterday and got a 169. I'm taking the LSAT tomorrow and absolutely freaking …
In the last 2 weeks I've taken 5 PT. 149 was two weeks ago. I took one yesterday and got a 169. I'm taking the LSAT tomorrow and absolutely freaking out now. My higher scores are the modern tests vs the old test. Maybe this is why? Any last minute help?Attacking the premise is right?Hey y'all It's rare for an answer to attack the premise and be right, but how rare is it after PT75. On question 75.3.13: https://7sage.com/lsa…
... an answer to attack the premise and be right, but how ... correct answer choice contradicts a premise in the argument, now as this ... . How often is it seen in the rest of the prep ... adjust your process of thought in order to get these type ...What is Wrong with Me Premise/ConclusionI'm not being fully serious with my title, but I'm stumped. I have been studying inconsistently for about a year and a half. I've completed about 3/4…
... of simple identification of premise and conclusion. But in drilling/BR/wrong ... realized I am STILL misidentifying premise and conclusion. I'm feeling ... habits, and now I'm in a bit of a rut ...157 twice in a row- looking for adviceHi LSAT community, been reading everyone’s comments here today and happy for everyone who hit their goal score but looking for advice after a disappo…
... disappointing morning. After scoring 157 in October I was really looking ... practice test scores were consistently in the 162-165 range. ... bad score. For context, I am targeting schools in the DC area ... planning on sending out applications in the next week but ...So confused about test performance vs actual test score!!!!This is just venting.... so bear with me (or vent with me)! I took the October test and didn't get to finish the game section and it bothered me …
... there is such a mismatch vs my perceived performance. On PTs ... least a 168-169. As in the lowest. I just don ...PTF97.S1.Q20 - In North America there has been an explosion of public interest...Hi everyone, I'm having a hard time understanding why answer choice E is wrong and why answer choice B is correct can someone please explain …
... explain
Thank you in advance!
**Admin Note ... the question." Also deleted the stimulus because it is against our ...From 140's to 169 (Nov)Hey guys I told myself that if I ever got a score I wanted I would write one of these because I benefitted so much from reading other people's journe…
... instantly recognize ok premise, conclusion, and premise and this supports ... - Depth and quality over quantity in reviewing always
-YES ... translation drills( read the stimulus and copy what you remember ... you are in lost in the passages and in flow and ...VIQW RC Strategy - Visualize, Interest, Question, & WriteStarted off with a -7 reading comp on my diagnostic and now I'm down to the 0 to (-2) on recent PTs with very little variability based on the section…
... with something like Imagination + Context. For example if I'm ... it. Or in a passage on prescriptivist vs descriptivist grammarians I ... keep my mind engaged in the background in a way that ... drawing connections between different details in the text.
Lessons on Set vs Superset?Anybody know of any lessons or have any advice on sets vs supersets? Feeling discouraged by PT 89. Q's 9 & 22 are mainly the ones I just want a deepe…
... have any advice on sets vs supersets? Feeling discouraged by PT ... JY has covered sets vs supersets more broadly in a video but ...PTA.S4.Q25 - People's intentions cannot be...This was not a fun flaw question. At its absolute most basic, the stimulus says: Conclusion: Not X. Premise: If we BELIEVED X -> Y. The as…
... basic, the stimulus says:
Conclusion: Not X.
Premise: If we ... jump based on the single premise we are given? Also, notice ... bad consequences (maybe, not Y). In other words, the author is ...PT7.S4.Q15 - Ice Cream Consistency vs. FlavorWhy is (E) the right answer choice here, as opposed to (B)? Stabilizers: Cheap, preserve consistency, but bad for flavor Low temperatures: Expens…
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The stimulus certainly seems to entail the ... temperatures, but the stimulus does not also seem ... The cost considerations mentioned in the stimulus certainly incentivize higher temperatures ... , but the stimulus does not also entail ...PT10.S4.Q24: Rate of Inflation vs. Rate of Return(1) Most profitable investment: The rate of inflation EXCEEDS the rate of return by a given percentage (say, x%). That is, in real terms, the investm…
... (say, x%). That is, in real terms, the investment generates ... made here. According to the stimulus, this means that the ... must be even greater than in case #1. Inflation overcompensates ... the maximally profitable investment described in case #1.
...PT76.S2.Q19 vs PT24.S3.Q12 (Flaw)Hi PT 76 S2 Q19 AC (D) is not a flaw because the author does not presume that the argument it cites is the union leaders' only argument for their …
... because a reason not mentioned in the stimulus is not considered.
in an argument where there is ...Dissecting ArgumentsDoes anyone know of a good way to practice dissecting the different parts of an argument in a question stem? For example, J likes to highlight, circ…
... different parts of an argument in a question stem? For example ... P for premise & C for conclusion, call out context & referential ...PT30.S2.Q22 - The Rattlesnake Question and Perceived RelevanceI learned a subtle but crucial characteristic of necessary assumptions today, and am excited to share it with you: Be careful when dismissing a Ne…
... be irrelevant to the argument in the stimulus. "Relevance" is more the ... the correct answer is relevant in a _structural_ sense, which might ... a careful read.
In the rattlesnake question, I saw ... ask of the answer in the NA context is not 'what does ...PT9.S4.Q19 - for most ethical dilemmasReading the stimulus, I thought there was the following logical gap in Anita's claim: having a quandary about newsworthiness(the premise) and the g…
Reading the stimulus, I thought there was the following logical gap in Anita ... 's claim:
having a quandary about newsworthiness(the premise ... of "ethical dilemmas" since the stimulus refers to quandary specifically related ...PT14.S4.Q25 – Lines in the Peruvian DesertI personally find this the hardest LR question in PT 14; it is (1) bizarre on the level of content, (2) very long and overloads test takers with info…
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In paraphrased form, the stimulus says:
... (1) Phenomenon: In the Peruvian ... what is going on in the stimulus and the question stem ... explanation attempt from the stimulus is trying to say, ...PT79.S1.Q15 - A popular book argues that people who are successful in business have..Hello all!! Can someone please explain this? I thought I understood suf vs. nec, but then I got to this question. It just won't click what is happ…
... ? I thought I understood suf vs. nec, but then I got ... 't click what is happening in the argument, and the videos ...Testing Center vs Remote Testing?I am currently signed up to take the August LSAT and I've been debating on taking the test at an in-person testing center this go around. Unfortunate…
... taking the test at an in-person testing center this go ... on my most recent attempt in June. Would love to hear ... people's opinion on in-person testing vs online before I make ...Stimulus Comprehension StrategyHi everyone, I wanted to share a strategy that has worked very well for me in improving my performance on LR questions. I've been coming to the reali…
... I didn't understand the stimulus. At first, I blamed ... I could find arguments contained in very complex and confusing ... restated what it said, in simple terms, in my head.
... I've noticed sizable improvements in my stimulus comprehension since then.
PTA.S1.Q24 - The shoe factory in Centerville...I am pretty lost on why the correct answer is D. There is nothing in the stimulus that specifics that the Shoe Factory only hires citizens of Centerv…
I am pretty lost on why the correct answer is D. There is nothing in the stimulus that specifics that the Shoe Factory only hires citizens of Centerville. I would love to get some feed back on how other people did this question. I got answer B....Desperately in need of advice re: Score CancellationsHello! So.. my worst case scenario came true. I took the January 2023 LSAT for the first time, did not do great, and cancelled my score. I took the L…
... LSAT for a second time in September and managed to score ... to have two cancellations. For context, I am also registered for ... I panicked and really got in my head during the exam ...Struggling on LR Weakening -- Lesson 13/21Hey all, The weakening section is making me really frustrated and I'm starting to panic because I'm just not consistent. I'm even missing some of …
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The problem in question is LR Weakening lesson ... E because the argument's context defines navigation as returning to ... defined in the arg, but doesn't contradict the premise that ... 't actually unfamiliar. However, in my mind this required an ...LR stimulus-based question difficulty vs question typeHi everyone. I have been using analytics to try and determine where my weak points are with regards to question types but I have noticed that tric…
... I have been nailing them in recent PTs and I feel ... I didn't consider something in the argument, but of course ...Confused with premise if it has "Most" and "Because"Hi! The premise for PT61 S4 Q24 says "Most long-term friendships begin because someone felt comfortable approaching a stranger." I am a bit co…
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The premise for PT61 S4 Q24 says " ... I already know what the premise is. In other words, am I ...
