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PT19.S4.Q10 - audiences find a speaker more convincinghttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-19-section-4-question-10/ I am confused as to why A is the answer choice and not B. According to Kaplan, …
... news. Since this is a (form of a) weaken question, we ... this. This applies to any argument style that a politician may ... -
Parallel Method of Reasoning QuestionsI am ok on Parallel Method of Reasoning questions. But, I occasionally encounter those confusing PMRs. So, I am a little bit confused that are we par…
... require a firm grasp on argument structure/how the premises support ... /> - If the stimulus contains an argument with two people discussing two ... must have the 2 + 2 form.
- If the stimulus ... because it will fit the form but swap one of the ... -
I am halfway through The PowerScore Bibles and Just Started 7SageI am well through halfway of my PowerScore bibles (LG and LR, just started RC) but just started 7Sage two days ago. What should I do at this point? K…
... PT (last Saturday) I got -8 total. Over the last few ... overwhelmed. You're armed with argument analysis. You'll know how ... weak/strong the argument is, what it's (may ... -
Pseudo sufficient question - meaning?All the different companies use different phrases for question types and I'm getting a bit confused by the different terms. Can someone explain what …
... stimulus is valid. Alone, it can't take the argument to the ... -
PT26.S3.Q24 - over the last 25 years, the average price paidhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-26-section-3-question-24/ This question is beyond sucky. Did anyone else have any problems with determining …
... is by no means a valid assumption. It is certainly possible ... Who cares about households? Our argument certainly doesn't.
B ... cares about used cars? Our argument certainly doesn't (is ... here?)
C. Strengthens the argument. Shows that the bottom of ... -
What is the main difference between Strengthen, PSA and, SA questions?Can someone please explain briefly the differences of these three LR question types and how we should approach each type? Just a brief, helpful, chea…
... you chose will strengthen the argument just by a little and ... /> -PSA will make a decent argument almost perfect. "Just a little ... /> -SA will make a decent argument PERFECT! No assumptions whatsoever.
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What is the main difference between Strengthen, PSA and, SA questions?Can someone please explain briefly the differences of these three LR question types and how we should approach each type? Just a brief, helpful, chea…
"PSA questions ask you to identify an assumption that is *almost* sufficient to conclude that the reasoning in the stimulus is valid. Alone, it can't take the argument to the point of complete validity, but it gets most of the way there." -
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"PSA questions ask you to identify an assumption that is *almost* sufficient to conclude that the reasoning in the stimulus is valid. Alone, it can't take the argument to the point of complete validity, but it gets most of the way there." -
some/many in answer choicesHey everyone, I am really confused about the use of 'many' (or some) in LR answer choices. In some cases many/some is dismissed as insignificant bec…
... ' suffices to weaken an argument-- what about #8 in pt 53 in ... one does not weaken the argument because it is only several ... this answer choice wreck the argument, even if it is only ... -
some/many in answer choicesHey everyone, I am really confused about the use of 'many' (or some) in LR answer choices. In some cases many/some is dismissed as insignificant bec…
... 't be dismayed by missing #8, as its an incredibly difficult ... choice fails to weaken the argument. Its quite possible that some ... -
PT71.S3.Q18 - videoconferencing equipmenthttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-71-section-3-question-18/ I thought the answer might be D for a very different reason.... the circumstance…
... , while alluding to your absolutely valid explanation of the answer choice ... definitely the case that this argument fails to account for the ... -respondent discrepancy possibly weakening the argument. From that answer choice, it ... -
Harry Potter Logic GameI found this logic game to help alleviate the anxiety of waiting for the results! Honestly the LSAT material actually does make you smarter. Everyone…
... spatial reasoning, the games helped form these connections for me. I ... own, in what felt like 8 minutes. It felt so good ... -
Necessary and Sufficient AssumptionI am having many problems with this, please help
... in order for the argument to be valid.
For SA ... to do is defend the argument. How?
NA ... teh relationship established in the argument.
An SA ... tip 5 above. Understand the argument before seeking anything out vis ... -
Speed!Does anyone have any general tips for improving speed? Aside from just taking a bunch of timed PTs, do you use any other methods?
... anyways. Really understand the core argument for each question: Premise, conclusion ... right answer is right. This form of reasoning used is often ... -
Focus while studyingI'm not sure if my question has been addressed, if so, could someone send me to the proper discussion. My question is for those who are shooting for …
... at 170 right now, still 8/9 points away, but my ... that is missing in the argument and that needs to be ... -
PT68.S2.Q10 - people who are allergic to catshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-68-section-2-question-10/ My interpretation of the stimulus is that people who are allergic to cats react to…
... gauge the pulse of the argument and go with the answer ... to be required for the argument to flow; but as you ... do exist. It's a form of over inference.
A trickier form of this error is. "Some ... -
Parallel Flaw questionsHi There, Just wanted some on advice on these questions. I'm still having a little difficulty with these questions but am slowly getting better. I…
Try thinking of the argument conceptually. Take a step back ... and see how the argument is working without getting bogged ... : "oh, this is a causation argument where it mistakes correlation to ... form, it will be clearer as to which argument is similar in form ... -
Valid vs Invalid Argument formsI was wondering what's the purpose in memorizing all 9 valid argument form and all 7 invalid argument forms? Is it mainly for Parallel and Parallel F…
... lessons today. Knowing the valid and invalid argument forms come in handy ... Assumption (SA) often use such argument forms. -
Parallel Reasoning Tips?Hey guys, I've noticed more parallel reasoning questions on recent PT's, and, with my luck, they're also the only ones persistently giving me trouble…
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Section 2 Question 8.
"A psychiatrist argued that ... what's going on. The argument is saying there is no ... -
Are there any "perfect" LSAT Arguments?I ask this question because obviously on analysis questions you are supposed to analyze for the strength/validity of the argument and you can often f…
... /NA, the argument is by definition not valid. They can ... potentially be valid otherwise. Remember ... conclusion or identify an argument part instead of asking ... to actually manipulate the argument by strengthening/weakening/whatever ... -
Most relationship helpIs this correct? A most B most C A most C
^ This. There's also a whole section on 7sage where J.Y goes over valid/invalid argument forms with intersect statements. It has really helped me with the confusing most/some relationships. -
To Lawgic or not to LawgicThat is the question. I have found that JY will sometimes ignore logical indicator language in a stimulus (always, the only, unless, etc...) for no r…
... you need to make only valid inferences. For a lot of ... out the structure of the argument so you can cross-reference ... helps them to diagram the argument if the indicators are given ... time working through the argument and defining the argument core (main premise ... -
Does Theory Fall into Place with Practice?Currently working through the core curriculum and starting the pain of Lawgic. Today's session was learning the nine argument types and "some", "must…
Yes! Make sure you memorize those lessons! They will be very helpful soon, especially once you get to PTs. Also, valid and invalid argument types. CRUCIAL information to memorize and know when to spot it out. -
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…
... IDENTIFY PREMISE AND CONCLUSION Lesson 8 of 16
- ... is the conclusion of the argument.
ADVANACED ... in the other person’s argument.
- "But", "although", ... information, background information - into argument. "Some people say"
... -
Conditional StatementsHello! I really want to improve on my conditionality. Especially when it comes to looking at the stimulus and, although it's not worded in tradition…
... to better understand what the argument states. While for Allison, the ... down into traditional conditional logic form. By the time I did ... -
Retake disaster/need help from a mod..So I have now taken the LSAT 3 times, and I'm beyond frustrated. I took the LSAT for the first time OCT, 2013 after 6 months of study self-study and …
... some variation/sequence of an argument or view (A1), support ... for that argument (S1), a counter argument/arguments or alternate view ... well), support for the counter argument/arguments (S2/S3) and ... with in the passage except (8) the role of computer ... -
Time Management: Balancing a full-time career and LSAT studiesCarving out time for LSAT studies is getting to be pretty specious. It is definitely plausible balancing work with studying on its face...however, it…
... premise & conclusion indicators, valid/invalid argument forms (these are easier seen ... -
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.
... IDENTIFY PREMISE AND CONCLUSION Lesson 8 of 16
- ... is the conclusion of the argument.
ADVANACED ... in the other person’s argument.
- "But", "although", ... information, background information - into argument. "Some people say"
... -
BR PTsUsually when I BR a PT I do every section. I always circle the ones I know I'm not 100% sure about but when I BR I go through the entire PT and writ…
... understanding Of conditional logic and argument structure (when I miss in ... choices into a more narrative form (like a paragraph as if ... -
Time managementHello all, I work full time and I'm having a hard time making time to study. I leave the house at 8:10am and come back between 6 and 6:30pm every…
... between 4 weeks of 8 x 8 (not recommended that one ... is not sustainable) and 8 weeks of a personally tailored ... 3 sets of 12, 10, 8)... as for food... salad, ... nuts fruit and grilled chicken form my staple - MINIMAL prep ... Wednesdays when it was from 8 - 11:30 as I ...
