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Quiz - Context Identification 1 w/ AnswersHi guys, For question #2, we are asked to break down this argument into premises, conclusion, and context. The common procedure for determining w…
... break down this argument into premises, conclusion, and context.
The ... /> This was my answer:
Context: The common procedure for determining ... :
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Sorry Last question for today Promise! Assumption!http://7sage.com/lesson/the-embezzler-weaken-question/?ss_completed_lesson=991 Help! I thought the assumption in this argument was "It is more…
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-INDICATORS: words that indicate P & ... some examples of these.
-Context v. argument
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LR Study Guides ThreadI was wondering if we could upload our study guides in this post for those taking the June and upcoming LSATs can always come back to this.
... Lesson 8 of 16
-INDICATORS: words that indicate P & ... some examples of these.
-Context v. argument
It’s always helpful ... what the author’s argument is. Sometimes context is just background information ... -
Argument by Analogy v. Argument by CounterexampleHey all, I seem to have found an issue in my thought process which needs addressing. I cannot distinguish between an <i>analogy</i> in an argument…
... between an analogy in an argument and counterexample.
... choices, one describing the argument as using an analogy and ... analogy is used in an argument to show that something ... is not an entirely invalid argument. Anakin Skywalker--Luke's father ... -
Weaken Q's "Conclusion" v. "Argument" SemanticsI know that for weaken questions we're supposed to be critical of how the premise(s) support the conclusion (e.g. select the answer choice that "most…
... "most weakens the _argument_" (an argument of course comprising one or ... -
Having trouble understanding wordy LR questionsI have been struggling with mainly questions where the conclusion is hard to understand. I have tried to drill down different LR question types but I…
... 're having trouble summarizing the argument itself, then it very well ... part of the lesson was context v. Premise v. Conclusion I realized that ... -
BR on Reading Comprehension?Hey everyone! I wondered if anyone had any tips on improving RC when my timed score is -13 but untimed is -5. Once it's untimed, I can start to parse…
... a specific question about context or a specific part ... you CAN understand the argument without necessarily understanding the ... of knowing where the argument indicators are and understanding the ... the actual content and the argument structure. You will never ... -
"In fact" = "But"?Does "In fact" function as a transitional indicator? That is, does in fact signal the switch from context to argument? eg (PT 64 section III Q 22) …
... fact signal the switch from context to argument?
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How much notation should be performed for LR Questions?I always identify the premises in my head and bracket the conclusion. Should I be actually circling subjects/predicates and noting where context ends…
I always identify the premises in my head and bracket the conclusion. Should I be actually circling subjects/predicates and noting where context ends/argument begins as well? -
On 70s PT Reading Comprehension sectionsHi, as I was prepping for February LSAT in Asia, I am seeing subtle twists and turns in the trend of reading comprehension passages and questions in …
... to be classified into
Argument A v. Argument B structure.
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PT15.S2.Q8 - Toxic substances in food supplyThe stimulus opens with a question, (Is it correct for the gov't to abandon efforts to determine toxicity levels in food supply?) and the next senten…
... " NOT indicate a change from context to argument? "Furthermore" in the next ... -
Reviewing RC QuestionsHi folks! We all know the importance of taking and <a href="http://7sage.com/lesson/the-blind-review-towards-a-higher-lsat-score/">reviewing</a> …
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Can someone guide me to the lesson that talks about the key words, I got the for,since, because oneCan someone guide me to the lesson that talks about the key words, I got the for,since, because one but key words like yet, however etc. which lesson…
Go to your syllabus: Intro to Arguments - Advanced: Context v. Arg Ind. -
Argument by Analogy v. Argument by CounterexampleHey all, I seem to have found an issue in my thought process which needs addressing. I cannot distinguish between an <i>analogy</i> in an argument…
... is not an entirely invalid argument. Anakin Skywalker--Luke's father ... you to understand why this argument is, in fact, entirely invalid ... /> A counter example takes an argument like X because Y and ... may be in the original argument. -
Any tips on RC...
... often indicated by the same argument indicators that happen In LR. ... signaled by one of these indicators. These are where the ... the entire structure of the argument.
Most ... adding an excessive amount of argument indicators. It can be confusing, ... -
Having trouble understanding wordy LR questionsI have been struggling with mainly questions where the conclusion is hard to understand. I have tried to drill down different LR question types but I…
It may also be helpful to review the premise- conclusion lessons as well. Once I realized I wasn't truly understanding which part of the lesson was context v. Premise v. Conclusion I realized that's where I was getting my mistakes. -
Missing 12-15 on RC.. any advice?At this point I might as well just guess all the answers ha ha! To be fair, I've only taken 2 RC sections so far (have been studying LR and LG for…
... to: 1) use yellow for argument indicators (just the word), 2) use ... to the structure of the argument as I go through the ... -
Core Curriculum QuestionI noticed that the way the core curriculum is structured has you taking one diagnostic PT very early on, and then has you complete the entire course …
... understand how to identify an argument or how to identify ... premises, conclusions or what an argument is, you may have ... understand how to separate context from argument, really understand how the ... works, including how to separate context, what a predicate is, ... -
Term: “Although”When JY says that we can disregard a statement that is preceded with the word “although”, can we literally just skip right over the statement that fo…
Sorry, i think you misunderstood. I know that however indicates the switch from context to argument, but im specifically referring to the word although. -
Term: “Although”When JY says that we can disregard a statement that is preceded with the word “although”, can we literally just skip right over the statement that fo…
... however indicates the switch from context to argument, but im specifically referring ... -
Advice for pre-medHey! I am trying out this test prep because I heard it's is really useful for building critical thinking and comprehension skills. I'm struggling wit…
... learned how to separate context from argument) in that context. Ofcourse there are ... -
RC Annotation Method and BR (GNP vs. Human Indicators passage)Hey guys after watching Nicole Hopkins' webinar on RC Methods and Jimmy Quicksilver's webinar on RC Question Types and Tips I thought it would be hel…
... it
Where: In what context
• Put brackets around it ... . Read carefully and use the context clues to figure out what ... trying to strengthen his argument that human indicators should be preferred over ... -
Context Indicators?So, I thought the words: But, although, and However introduce context. But, a lot of the MP/MC that I've done use these words as premise indicators. …
... : But, although, and However introduce context. But, a lot of the ... use these words as premise indicators.
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Quiz on conditional indicatorsHi, does anyone know where I can find the flashcards to practice conditional indicators? Thank you!
Hi, does anyone know where I can find the flashcards to practice conditional indicators? Thank you! -
MC section after lesson & quiz.. when to move on to next lesson?I finished my first quiz of the course on MC. I got 8/10 and did it in 12.29min. I missed the 2 due picking the wrong conclusion (no indicators). Thi…
I finished my first quiz of the course on MC. ... picking the wrong conclusion (no indicators). This is easy if you ... identify a conclusion with no indicators. But, you can tell it ... step? I only had one quiz set so there's no ... -
A Monty Python Explanation for What an Argument is?Hi All, I run across this video and thought I should share it, despite it only explaining part of what an argument is, it also shows what an argum…
Hi All,
I run across this video and thought I should share it, despite it only explaining part of what an argument is, it also shows what an argument is not.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQFKtI6gn9Y -
Multiple Conditional Indicators in SentenceI'm trying to wrap my head around seeing multiple conditional indicators in a sentence, and I'll like some confirmation as to my thought process. …
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All vegans [V] cannot eat meat [M].
This seems straightforward.
V → /M
or
... M → /V
However, in comparison, ... what appears to be two indicators "all" (sufficient) and "cannot" ... -
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…
... way to relate valid v invalid argument forms? It seems to ... is not a valid argument form (Invalid Argument Form 7): because ... the Miscellaneous group of logical indicators that is/are "are ... br />
Using the logical indicators this makes sense to me ... -
Ignore Context?When we are reading the stimulus and separating the conclusion, premise, and context, are we supposed to ignore the context/"some people's argument"/…
... supposed to ignore the context/"some people's argument"/etc, and then ... determining which sentence in the context, we can just ignore it ... -
RC Question Types Webinar NotesSpecial shoutouts to @DumbHollywoodActor, @"Quick Silver", and @"Nicole Hopkins" for this amazing webinar because without them I never would have had…
... can understand his position within context
iii. Choose the ... following undermines the author’s argument”
Strategy:
... either weakens or strengthens his argument
1. This is ... to be airtight
v. Ask yourself what can I ...
