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Distinguishing "Either Or" as Inclusive vs. ExclusiveI'm having difficulty distinguishing *"either or"* as _*inclusive vs. exclusive*_. I'm working on the Advanced Logical Indictor section from the C…
... and if there's *no context* that can be used to ... to mean inclusive**?
In this instance, since Q1 does ... " and there's no additional context, is it reasonable to interpret ... out the difference between inclusivity vs. exclusive.
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What does "no" mean in disagreements?So yea, I feel silly asking such a question lol. But what does "no" mean in it's function as a response to another person's argument? For exam…
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For example, in a disagreement question:
Person 2: No. (rest of stimulus).
So, if ... a simply a disagreement about context and that B actually ... LSAT generally uses this word in disagreement questions.
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Clarification sought re usage of "than either ... or" in comparative context (e.g. PT44.S3.G3)I've read through the comments and still don't really quite get it. Yes, I see people referencing to https://7sage.com/lesson/why-is-or-so-confusing…
... of "than either ... or" in a comparative context. Quite a few posters ... that "than either ... or" in a comparative context (e.g. the parmigiano ... the ambiguity.
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PT16.S2.Q10 - A fundamental illusion in roboticsHi everyone, I've been rolling around in this question for a very long time and still have some fundamental questions so would be great if someone ca…
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In more human terms, the argument ... 100 people assembling car parts in a factory (assuming that ... can't attack the premise but not sure where ... -
"New Concepts" in the Conclusion - Explicitly *ask* whether you see anyI was posting this as a comment to a thread in which someone asked for a "trick" to identifying assumptions. But I thought it'd be more useful as its…
... exams" is not mentioned in the premise? That means the author ... it was mentioned elsewhere in the stimulus means that it's ... most of the homeless" in the premise. The argument is assuming ... Reducing homeless populations? Does the premise say anything at all about ... -
Posting on Behalf of a 7Sage User: Reading the stimulus first or the question stem in LR sections?**[I am posting on behalf of a 7Sage user. Please feel free to leave your comments below. Thank you for your help!]** Hi guys - would you recommen…
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October LSAT, 176 PTJust want to hop on here and discuss some methods to get me to a 176 PT. You've got to have a concrete approach to the questions. Here's how I br…
... you are applying the additional premise to your game board ... . Of course plug in any additional premise to your board and ... have their answers lying in the context of their references. One ... that you comprehend the referenced stimulus in a question should not put ... -
PTF97.S1.Q22 - In casual conversation, people experience little psychological discomfort...Hi everyone, I got this question right, but I wanted to make sure I diagrammed it correctly. Premise: little psych discomfort in admitting flaw i…
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Premise: little psych discomfort in admitting flaw in casual conversation --> ... another forum, they diagrammed the stimulus as a biconditional: trivial little ... of the stimulus results in a biconditional.
Thanks in advance!
Do the stimulus and correct answer need to have the exact same conclusion in PSA questions?For this question I am a little confused. In one of the videos, JY mentioned that a right answer for PSA questions should end at the same place that …
... I am a little confused. In one of the videos, JY ... place that the principle does. In this question, the correct answer ... responsibly." The conclusion of the stimulus is that one is acting ... a different conclusion from the stimulus? Do other right answers work ...PT69.S2.Q15 - How to interpret "except" as a logical indicator in this context?Hi, Could someone please help me with interpreting "except" in this sentence? In order to encourage personal responsibility in adults, societ…
... interpreting "except" in this sentence?
In order to encourage ... .
This short premise is originally from PT 69 ... The way JY interprets except in the sentence is that " ... this logical transition. However, in the syllabus, doesn't he ...Difference in Argument Structure : Help!Hi I was wondering if someone can give examples, and ways to tell a difference between the two argument structures, and how to tell them apart in a s…
... to tell them apart in a stimulus.
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Premise: A Conclusion: B->C ...Online/Proctored vs In-Person | LSAT 2025Hi all! For those that have already taken the LSAT, what are your experiences in taking it online or in-person? 🥲 Which is better in your opinion (…
... are your experiences in taking it online or in-person? 🥲
Which ... prefer the format?
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I am very new ... was planning on taking it in a neighbor's home...hopefully ... leave this forum here also in case others have similar questions ...PT28.S1.Q03 - 1000-ticket lotteryone of the answer choices states that it is unreason able to believe that 1000 consecutive coin flips will turn up heads, so is it logically reasona…
... , because 1) the stimulus uses a reasonable premise to draw a reasonable ... choice C uses an unreasonable premise to draw a reasonable conclusion ... in choice C is different, flipping a coin 1000 times vs. the stimulus ...PT 36.S3.Q26 - four universal forceshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-36-section-3-question-26/ Could anyone be kind enough to explain why is the correct answer choice "B". I fai…
... how I understand the stimulus:
Premise/Context: Before 1986, ... find a conclusion written in the stimulus. But what the ... a most strengthens question, in evaluating each answer choice, ... exciting things were happening in theoretical physics at the ...Cheat Sheet - LR question typesFor LR reasoning is there a cheat sheet out there that summarizes all the strategies by question type?
... what role that section plays in the stimulus.
- The ... : Main conclusion, major premise, sub conclusion, context etc.
11. ... take the principle supplied in the stimulus and insert it ... Identify how the argument in the stimulus is flawed and then read ...LR Study Guide*I was sent this LR study guide a couple of months ago from a fellow 7Sager and it has been very helpful. It's not as detailed as some of the others…
... role that section plays in the stimulus.
- The ... things: Main conclusion, major premise, sub conclusion, context etc.
in the stimulus and insert it ... Identify how the argument in the stimulus is flawed and then read ...PT11.S2.Q18 - the format of network television newsThis is a NA question, and I when I was doing this question I read answer choice D), and I immediately crossed it off even though when I kept reading…
... heads). There’s no context. It’s wall-to ... the NA between the premise "the format of network ... to thinking of issues in terms only of slogans ... vs. the program. Semantics on the LSAT usually comes in ... “most” “always” and “possible vs. usual”. (C), which is probably ...Necessary assumption q60.3.22 Is there a solid reason as to why C is not a necessary assumption? The premises clearly say that increasing demand causes gasoline price…
... 't make the premise specific only to the stimulus' context. plus the government ... responsibility is referred to only in the ... government or "the government" in the country in question. the red light ...Flaw and MSSHello, on all of my preptests, even after reviewing all the lessons and explanations I still miss Flaw and MSS questions, is there something I missed…
... - slow down reading the stimulus, try drilling these questions and ... keeping your own list in a notebook or on ... the premises)
Descriptive (is) vs. prescriptive distinction (should)
... a given problem (often in context that if this one cause ...PT45.S1.Q12 - biologists have noted reproductive abnormalitiesI am having a problem seeing how a/c C WEAKENS. To me it looks like it is strengthening the argument. Maybe I am just misunderstanding how the ar…
... The difficulty in this question is in understanding the argument in the stimulus.
Premise (weakening causation): and dioxin decomposes ... very slowly in the environment.
Context (my emphasis): ...Note TakingThis may seem like a silly question, but how do you all prefer to take notes? Do you go old school with pen and paper or type up notes? Is one way mo…
... question regarding pencil and paper vs. computer I take notes ... of a lesson, my premise being if I can teach ... the material. For questions in the curriculum I want ... it in different words. I.e. Go through the context of ... want to take pride in their work and posting ...Logical ReasoningI used to be great at LR getting anywhere from 3-4 questions wrong per section. Now I have actually been getting worse at it and improved drastically…
... due to not understanding the stimulus correctly or misinterpreting part ...
Be confident in your answer choices. If you ... questions are definitely up there in the "hard" category for ... between a premise that is NEEDED/REQUIRED vs. a premise that is ...PT72.S2.Q02 - archaeologist: for 2,000 years the ancient sumerianshttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-72-section-2-question-02/ Does the stimulus in this question illustrate a causal relationship between the S…
... br /> I think the stimulus indicates a causal relationship between ... their civilization. "When", used in this context, would indicate causation. An ... be read as a factual premise. It links up with ... irrigation to support the conclusion in the last sentence. This ...PT73.S2.Q15 - marketing consultant: last year I predictedHello, I have a question about these two choices 1. the argument takes for granted that the higher sales of established products are due to effecti…
... The reasons (premises) given in the stimulus for the conclusion that ... context for the argument. I eliminated this answer because the stimulus ... from the competing consultant in the premise. On top of ... bringing in these assumptions (remember ...Help! Logical ReasoningI keep doing poorly on the logical reasoning section, especially with weakening questions. What should I do this week to try and help my score? I did…
... how efficient your strategies are vs how much you understand ... I would break down the stimulus, premise and conclusion. Write out my ... each answer choice is wrong vs right. Watch JY's ... if you can spot patterns in different stimulus despite them being different ...PT48.S4.Q13 - columnist: tagowa's testimonyI know (A) is correct since it points out there may be no relation between jury decision and testimony. Yet, I'm still confused about (B). Is it desc…
... more accurately describe the flaw in the stimulus? This is a great ... an inference about that particular context." It confuses the belief Togawa ... ? How about the following:
Premise 1: Many people believe Pete ...PT14.S4.Q9 - Since anyone who supports the new tax planEven though this question is old, it has several lessons built into it. I was able to parse this question out mainly because of the lessons on 7Sage…
... is in sufficient condition; so lets flip our first premise to reflect ... connect our second premise to this flipped premise#1, so we ... what he should have concluded vs what he is actually ... exactly the author of the stimulus is actually forgetting as similar ...PT24.S2.Q10 - the economy seems to beI'm quite confused on this question. I was down to answer choice A and E, and ultimately chose A. I understand why E is correct, but I still cannot g…
... " would be structured vs how this argument in our stimulus was structured, I ... *: take a look at the premise. The sentence "Consumers are buying ... something for the premise of the argument, which is in turn supporting ...The key difference btw recent lsats and the older onesMy PT scores took a hit when I initially moved onto recent PTs (60s and up) from the older PTs. I wondered why. Below is my theory and I was wonderi…
... specific relationship between factors in the reasoning and the ... notion of causes being "indirect" vs "direct"
i. You ... being part of the context and the effect being or ... to happen. Furthermore the stimulus can have an argument where ...Red herrings in difficult SA QsI was just drilling SA questions and noticed that a lot of difficult SA Qs have red herrings (distractions) in the stimulus. How do you identify the…
... reading an SA stimulus. But I am still interested in understanding the ... conclusion or a premise that supports it, it's context and/or ... /irrelevant.
For example, in 33.3.21 the part ...
