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Very specific LR problems: Flaw + Argument PartHi everyone, I first started studying for the LSATs about a year ago, and have taken the LSAT 3 times since then. I plan on applying this year. …
... brought my score down: flaw + argument part question types.
< ... types and I can tell you exactly what the highlighted argument part ... /sentence is doing in an argument -- in my own words. ... strategy of skipping those questions and coming back to them, ... -
Necessary Assumption being also Sufficient AssumptionsI have seen a few questions in which NA is actually an SA or a weaker form of SA ( --> in SA to -- most --> in NA, otherwise the same). I understand …
... that NA and SA has different logical relationship with a valid argument (Any ... SA -> VA -> All NAs), and that ... -
Helpful little method for Str / Wkn questions and helpful technique for BRHere's my trick for recognizing the right AC in Str / Wkn questions and a helpful method in BR too. Take an argument (P + C) then say BUT... then rea…
... and a helpful method in BR too. Take an argument ... )." The AC fits pretty well and reads more easily.
AND... "JY is pretty smart ... this is C, And / But...AC" and often the right AC ... into right ones and vice versa, and after BRing a ... -
Cookie Cutter Argument Form: Phenomenon Hypothesis I am back to discuss another cookie cutter argument form. Here is the link to the cost benefit argument structure that I posted about previously:…
... Phenomenon Hypothesis. In this argument form, an observation about ... between white blood cells and strong immune systems, therefore ... This corroborates our hypothesis and makes it stronger by ... rain created poor driving conditions and thus more accidents.
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A Note on "Most Helps to Justify"Many of us dive into PSA mode as soon as our eyes scan the words "Most Helps to Justify". That is, hunting for the answer choice stating: If premise…
... conclusion. This is efficient and works a large majority of ... comes close to creating a valid argument is great, but, it ... answer choice which lightly strengthens and requires less assumptions than ... I eliminated all answer choices and had to skip the question ... -
"Some" Answer Choices for Strengthening, Weakening, and SA QuestionsSo I just finished reading the Loophole in LR by Ellen Cassidy (great book for anyone no matter where you are currently in your prep) and I thought i…
... currently in your prep) and I thought it was ... talks about strengthening, weakening, and SA (to name a ... think about how weak and also often tempting answer ... Does that weaken the argument in any way if there ... connected to the stimulus, and if it even weakens ... -
Questions about the Main Point and blind reviewJust started 7sage, but i realized that i'm having difficulty with the main conclusion practice questions. I can understand the passage and question …
... passage and question stem by easily separating the context from the argument ... -
Road to 170+: Exit Strategy *Long Read on a strategy to help you attain a 170+ Score*In June 1941 Nazi Germany made an ill-fated attempt at invading Russia. Buoyed by their quick success in France, they launched the greatest invasion …
... you are dealt your cards you have certain odds of ... dealt your cards. The stimulus, like the cards will tell ... weakness in the argument. Strengthen, Sufficient Assumption and Pseudo Sufficient ... yourself agreeing with the argument and CANNOT find the gap ... -
Struggling with drawing valid conclusions!! help help helpHey everyone! So I'm really struggling with the lesson on drawing valid conclusions. Particularly, the quiz titled "Quiz on Drawing Valid Conclusions…
... with the lesson on drawing valid conclusions. Particularly, the quiz ... on Drawing Valid Conclusions with Translations z w/ Answers" and every ... until I surpass this one and fully understand it. Has ... can assist me in understanding and moving past this lesson?< ... -
A little help with conditional logicHey all, need some help on some conditional logic. 31.3.18. It is a match the pattern of reasoning argument. The stimulus: It is impossible…
... match the pattern of reasoning argument.
The stimulus ... .
Now, the argument and correct answer is easy to ... br />
The form of argument
1) If ... the conditional logic lines up? (Valid)
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NA vs SAWhat is the primary difference between Necessary Assumption Qs and Sufficient Assumption Qs? Both are required to make the argument valid but I'm not…
What is the primary difference between Necessary Assumption Qs and Sufficient Assumption Qs? Both are required to make the argument valid but I'm not quire sure how the answer choices differ. -
PT 72 S2 Q12 NA QuestionI am confused about the word “generally” in the conclusion. **To Recap The argument form in Lawgic:** **P1**: Emotional Tendencies /(Changed) **…
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**To Recap The argument form in Lawgic:**
**P1 ... conditional relationship between 'Emotional Tendencies' and 'Choosing more wisely.'
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PT74-S4-Q3 (Spoiler Alert) Strengthening or Sufficient Assumption?Hey everyone, I got this question incorrect during a timed run yesterday because I was trying to find a sufficient assumption when for a strengthen q…
... and shrubs" and also whether or not a probabilistic outcome can be valid ... Nursery sells MOSTLY NATIVE TREES AND SHRUBS
Conclusion ... Nursery sells only trees and shrubs, the majority of ... could this actually be a valid argument so to speak? [This ... -
Relationship between Necessary Assumption and Strengthen QuestionsHey everyone! Curious as to what your thoughts on the following question: Do ALL necessary assumptions strengthen an argument? (NA -> Strengthen)…
... Obviously, necessary assumption prevent your argument from collapsing but does this ... world - for all intents and purposes there are an infinite ... , I have two hands and two feet, I can ... assumptions questions strengthen an argument then contra-positively you ... -
PTJ07.S3.Q21-- Help-- weaken argument questionHi, I was really stuck on this question because both B and D look like they weaken the argument here. Can anyone explain why D does not weaken th…
... both B and D look like they weaken the argument here. Can ... D does not weaken the argument?
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Book recommendation for literature knowledgeHi everyone! I would like to hear some suggestions on books for learning (American) literature knowledge. I'm an ESL and have never learned anything …
... knowledge. I'm an ESL and have never learned anything about ... even if I understand the argument, there are always a lot ... , different kinds of devices, poetic forms, sonnet, couplet, quatrain, imagery, folk ... in real life to me. And reading those passages would be ... -
Dual Argument Structure within an argument in LR-How common is it?Hey guys, I just listened to JY's explanation for Question 19 from PT 20 Section 1 and it looks like the argument had a dual argument structure withi…
... 20 Section 1 and it looks like the argument had a dual ... argument structure within the passage ... -
A question to all you 178 and up scorers out there: how to get more consistent with LRI'm scoring between 176 and 179 lately, with most of my variation in LR (between 0 and -2, a week ago I got a -3). I'm trying to shore up my skills o…
I'm scoring between 176 and 179 lately, with most ... variation in LR (between 0 and -2, a week ago ... my skills on that section and consistently get -0 /-1< ... a word or misreading the argument, and it tends to be the ... in improving that score, and that I can be more ... -
Closing gap between actual and BR score?Hi all! I just hit the 160s for the first time (yay!) it was a BR score so I'm not sure how consistent it will be going forward... but exciting no…
... /> I scored a 147 timed and a 163 untimed on PT ... to begin focusing on timing and test taking strategy. In LR ... have to re-read the argument in order to get its ... -
Going -3 and -4 per LR section untimedHi guys, I recently noticed that I continue to go -3 and -4 on each LR section either untimed or timed and BR'ed. These questions tend to be 4 and…
... section either untimed or timed and BR'ed. These questions ... the question stem, stimulus, and answer choices. I noticed that ... the assumptions used on the argument is, and prephrasing the answer choice ... made improvements (went -5 and -6 per each LR section ... -
#help how to go through LR CC problem sets and PTs I'd like to ask for some advice on how to go through problem sets in CC "wisely". What I'm doing now is watch JY's general explanation on q.type…
... the Qs on my own and then watch JY's ... right away, read some comments and then move on.
< ... I just memorize JY's argument. Should I still try to ... prep classes before joining 7sage and I don't have much ... but I changed my mind and decided to finish CC as ... -
PT14.S4. Q9- Anyone who supports the new tax planI have been reading through some of the previous posts regarding this question, and they have really helped me understand the stimulus and why it is …
... previous posts regarding this question, and they have really helped me ... understand the stimulus and why it is wrong. Basically ... ; /S -----> UE
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My Guide to Reading Comprehension Part 1 (Long-ish Post)Hi 7sagers! Given that several people expressed interest in my RC methodology, here is the basic outline of my approach for the Reading Comprehen…
... a related concept and refers to the common forms that are ... reused over and over in ... " or "OPA (other people's argument) is wrong."
... away statements" and don't really contribute meaningfully to the argument. But ... -
PT10.S4.Q24 - Rate of inflation and Rate of Return.Hello! This questions is LR and QS ends in "logically completes the argument" making it a MSS or MC question (I believe MSS but I could be wrong …
... is LR and QS ends in "logically completes the argument" making it ... .
"Rate of inflation and Rate of Return."
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Parallel Flaw Reasoning QuestionI was reviewing JY's video about approaching parallel flaw reasoning questions in the core curriculum. My favorite commenter @"Accounts Playable" mad…
... would be interesting to answer and/or discuss here.
argument is valid? Or could these have ... does not have a flawed argument in the stimulus whereas a ... reasoning does have a flawed argument in the stimulus.
PT50.S2.Q6 - Classical Roman and postmodern architectureI understand the correct answer. However, it has not clicked why option A is wrong. Doesn't the argument presume that the components for the architec…
... is wrong. Doesn't the argument presume that the components for ... form elements of both qualities, and concludes that those elements basically ... style as a whole (beautiful and dramatic).
**Admin Note ...My Approach to Sufficient Assumption QuestionsI see a lot of posts out there that are kind of like guides to tackling specific question types so I thought I would post my own about SA questions. …
... this gap and if inserted, will make the argument VALID. No ... with the premises) make the argument a valid argument.
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To make this argument valid we either need:
If ... to bridge this argument and make it valid, we need something ...My LSAT Journey and offer to tutor anyone who wants/needs it! Motivated by u/lsat_is_samsara hope thHi! I took the LSAT in November and got a 166, so this isn't one of those "I got 170+" stories. Some background about me; a year and a half ago (J…
... was so mentally exhausted and tired. And I missed half of ... information on this and other websites, and having finished the ... considering making such a fallacious argument.
Ex: If ... saturated with our product and our increasing production will ...High scorers: What is your LR timing and certainty strategy? How to go from -3 to -0?I've been averaging -3 per LR section, though sometimes I do as well as -1 and other times I hit -5. I find that I've been getting a lot faster. …
... about 8.5 minutes and I can comfortably finish ... review my flagged questions, and I often end up getting ... the question, or what the argument is saying. (3) is ... for the correct answer choice and then move on. This ... really hard to do and heavily dependent on luck. ...PT30.S4.Q14 - Joseph and Laura's argumentMistaking sufficiency/necessity flaw I've been making steady progress on the flaw/descriptive weakening portion of the curriculum however somethin…
... PT30 S4 Q14 wrecked me and it's especially frustrating because ... back to the drawing board and review the core lessons on ... sufficiency and necessity because it's not ... I remember doing awhile ago and if anyone had any recommendations ...
