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PT12.S1.Q18 - lightning causes fire and damagesI had a problem with the answer choice on this one. I initially chose the correct answer of A, but on second thought, I eliminated because of "disadv…
... reading that into the stimulus. For something to be pointless there ... is never introduced in the question stem. -
Should I postpone? Advice please.Hi all. I'm registered for the December test -- but don't feel like I've maximized my potential. I am getting in the 171 - 175 range, but consistentl…
... ), I'd say still shoot for December. Especially, if you value ... />
I'd also question an underlying assumption about Academia and YLS ... -
It's been a lonnnnng journey...So, way back in May when I first took my diagnostic, I got a 138. I remember seeing my score and feeling my heart completely drop. What made it even …
... > sunflowersandlaw, thanks for sharing! I am registered for December and have ... but if you read the question stem and automatically identify what you ... that cover the question type. So, for main point lets ... make a difference. IF for nothing else, they'll ... -
RC SpeedI usually do pretty well with reading speed. Never more than 5minutes (which is rare). Normally between 3:30 and 4. But when I hear JY's target times…
... to have strategies for answering each and every common question type on ... how you do for LR. You see a strengthen question on LR ... specific task mentioned in the question stem? If not, why not? Last ... time on each question. It's very common for people to spend ... -
Which is the best way? To read the stimulus or the question stem.I have studied with power score in the past and have taken blueprint as well. Powerscore LR says to read stimulus first and then the question but blu…
... training. If you're going for a 170 or better, on ... so good at reading stimuli for arguments that whatever parts of ... time you get to the question stem. -
Which is the best way? To read the stimulus or the question stem.I have studied with power score in the past and have taken blueprint as well. Powerscore LR says to read stimulus first and then the question but blu…
I advocate for reading the question stem before the stimulus. I studied ... the question stem. Reading the question stem first primes you for what to look for as ... -
Which is the best way? To read the stimulus or the question stem.I have studied with power score in the past and have taken blueprint as well. Powerscore LR says to read stimulus first and then the question but blu…
... pending on which type of question you're reading which helps ... can guess what type of stem follows). Further, the aforementioned ... the stimulus and realize this question is very difficult (which you ... it anyway), (c) forget the stem for now and just focus your ... -
Which is the best way? To read the stimulus or the question stem.I have studied with power score in the past and have taken blueprint as well. Powerscore LR says to read stimulus first and then the question but blu…
I find that reading the question stem first actually distracts me from ... are really only quickly scanning for conclusions and premises anyways. You ... -
Diagramming vs Not diagramming LR Q'sDiagramming the more complex questions can take quite a bit of time. Sometimes the correct answers are more intuitive and thus it would be a waste of…
... diagram. But reading the question stem and all the answer ... gt;
> So my question is, how do you guys ... as a last resort for me. Maybe once every ... through on the odd question if for some reason I ... whatever that problem calls for. You don't usually ... -
Reading errorsHello, :D I am in the process of foolproofing LG and I am improving. However, I do find that I am making reading errors. I guess the easy answe…
... board, and getting a feel for the game.
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question as I diagram them out ... frequently looking back to the question stem trying to remember if it ... 's a MBT or CBT question. I will definitely try the ... -
High-scorer opinions on ThinkingLSAT's advice?The ThinkingLSAT podcast takes a strong stance on several issues that seem directly counter to 7sage forum advice. In particular, they say that p…
... skipping are mutually exclusive. For each question in LR you MUST read ... have found that reading the question stem is helpful, especially on Main ... find it in the passage. For example, if you begin reading ... - before realizing in the question stem that it's a Main ... -
High-scorer opinions on ThinkingLSAT's advice?The ThinkingLSAT podcast takes a strong stance on several issues that seem directly counter to 7sage forum advice. In particular, they say that p…
Different strokes for different folks, obviously. It does ... takers find that reading the question stem first is very beneficial. And ... -
High-scorer opinions on ThinkingLSAT's advice?The ThinkingLSAT podcast takes a strong stance on several issues that seem directly counter to 7sage forum advice. In particular, they say that p…
... working. I think scanning the question stem first tended to save me ... I believe outweigh the benefits for good LR takers. However, ... there are benefits especially for weaker LR testers. You want ... definitely try their suggestions out for yourself. -
High-scorer opinions on ThinkingLSAT's advice?The ThinkingLSAT podcast takes a strong stance on several issues that seem directly counter to 7sage forum advice. In particular, they say that p…
... first started, but also because stem should absolutely change how you ... Conclusion" type questions. By reading stem first I was quickly able ... time. There tons of question types for which you shouldn't be ... ones for which you should, and only by reading the stem ... -
Nerves starting the test...does it ever get better?Hi I just took the lsat on Saturday, I had also taken my first one last June. I'm wondering if others get as nervous as I do when first starting the …
Hey! For me, the environment doesnt effect ... take and the fact that question stem or stimulus is written slightly ... in the December LSAT the question for some strengthen questions sounded devilishly ... -
So I PT, followed by BR. Keep drilling, what next?My goal score is a 151, not too ambitious, I know. I am PTing still around 148, and BRing in the mid 150s, mostly 155. Diagnostic of 142. I am si…
... /> > That's a great question, and my first one, thinking ... get _a lot_ better. As for LR, I suggest doing some ... you understand the stimulus and question stem, and don't move on ... be very helpful. Understanding the question is just as important as ... -
Foolproofing LRHey all. 3 weeks till Feb LSAT. I’ve been doing some timed PT and I find myself consistently scoring -7 to -8 on both LR sections. I’m realizing my m…
... s) on how to address assumption type questions? Am still ... that portion. Thanks.
For assumption family questions in LR you ... make it that much harder for you to evaluate and ... you were answering that question.
For drilling SA/NA ... -
PT18.S2.Q03 - Citizen of Morresville: Mooresville's currentHi everyone I'm having trouble with this question. I think I sort of understand it but if someone can clarify any details Im missing I'd appreciate i…
... everyone else but ultimately votes for the only person they ... have the right to vote for (their neighborhood representative).
< ... 7Sage, this was a weird question to me because a lot ... the question stem itself. Does anyone know if this the case for some ... -
LR Study tipsHey Everyone. So I've particularly been having trouble increasing my score for LR. I'm getting -10 to -13 and I feel really hopeless. Can someone per…
... can literally scan the question stem and the moment you see ... Is it still possible for the story to hold true ...
It will be possible for 4 of the answer choices ... that must hold true for the story to hold ... feeling that is similar for me but NA questions ... -
Finding the right answer.I can process premise and conclusion and even anticipate the answer correctly. However, some answers are just so weirdly written and I end up picking…
... sense of the task the question stem is asking of you. Also ... it'll make it easier for you to identify the correct ... -
Fresh vs old PTsSo i plan on taking the june administration and i have 12 fresh PTs sprinkled from 50-83 i plan on spreading them out over the next 4 months so that…
... substitution LG questions) and minor (question stem wording changes, disappearance of LR ... question pairs that utilize a single ... PTs are fantastic, and especially for LG, as some of the ... -
Any success stories on LR and what you're study method was like?Hello 7sage club! I'm wondering if there are any success stories out there about LR and what that person did to overcome their weaknesses. Current…
... - you moved on from the question at a point where more ... /> If you had marked the question for round two and still missed ... on question type. For example, if you are weak on Sufficient assumption question type ... what to do with that question type but it could also ... -
PT4.S1.Q18 - The question whether intelligent life existsHi, could someone help me understand Lsat4.s1.question-18 better? I have several questions. **Admin edit: Please review our <a href="https://7sage…
... an integral part of the question stem is that this antecedent claim ... for us, the LSAT writers throw us a bone in question ... choice. The nuance to the question lies in understanding how the ... if the claim is 'The question whether intelligent life exists elsewhere ... -
Step 0: Reading the Question Stem First7Sage recommends reading the question stem first. I will start to play with this. However, in the Powerscore books they say DON"T read the question…
... reading the question stem first. I struggled with LR for a ... methods, including reading the question stem first, I started to ... been working for me lately. Starting with the question stem helps me ... know exactly what I need to read for ... -
CBF, MBF distinction in Logic GamesHello 7sagers, If a question in LG asks, "Which one of the following Could Be False?" Can a choice that is Must Be False be correct? Simi…
... reviewing the meaning of the question stem carefully, I thought of a ... a MBF answer choice for a CBF question and wondered whether I ... AC's to a CBF question, whether there is a reason ... correct answer choices to a question.
My takeaway is ... -
PT5.S4.P17 (P3) - Although bacteria are unicellular"Although bacteria are unicellular." I earned a 3/6 on BR on this one. I usually go -1 or -2 on entire RC section while BRing, let alone -3 for on…
... recall seeing a MBT/MSS question that asks you to assume ... true")? I just read the question stem twice; I can't find ... asks me to assume the question choices are true.
3 ... /> 1. The question stem asks you on the organization for the third paragraph ... -
Distinguishing MBT, SA, and NAOk so I feel as though I am interchanging methods of finding the answer for each of these questions. They're so similar to me and its starting to giv…
... is that, since the question stipulates that the answer choice ... , you can flip the question around and eliminate the wrong ... />
If the question stem asks for a "Must Be True", you ...
Likewise, if a question stem asks for a "Must Be False" answer ... -
Is this a PSA, SA or Principle?Is this a PSA or SA? Or is it a principle question? "Which one of the following principles most helps to justify the mathematics teacher's argumen…
... to human morality/behavior. SA question stems always involve something about ... way but just because a question stem has the word principle in ... principle question stem.
Also @btownsquee points out the best indicator for ... -
Please help. PlateauGuys, I really need you to help me with advice/strategy/tips on how to move forward. I took September 2016 LSAT and did 154 on official which was ri…
... lower for all questions. instead of digging and questioning every question, like ... on to save the time for those questions which take me ... to figure subtle details of question stem and analyze answer choices better ... -
Please help. PlateauGuys, I really need you to help me with advice/strategy/tips on how to move forward. I took September 2016 LSAT and did 154 on official which was ri…
... for all questions. instead of digging and questioning every question, ... to save the time for those questions which take ... figure subtle details of question stem and analyze answer choices ... than a minute per question to help achieve this. ... giving yourself credit for.
