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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." -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. -
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. -
Does RC come down to strategy?I would consider myself a very good reader, and I have an expansive vocabulary. Yet RC on the LSAT is a different beast all together. I took a Bluepr…
... be based on "tricks" and memorization of rules, and not a ... now easily recognize types of valid and invalid arguments in conversations ... -
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. -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Misreading LSAT QuestionsSo I did some serious BR review and noticed that during practice (both timed and untimed) I misread the question, sometimes multiple times, before ul…
... 2/3 will contain an argument).
IF IT IS ... relate to one another and form a logical chain. These are ... />
IF IT IS AN ARGUMENT:
In these stimuli ... able to have identified the argument's overall conclusion. Then locate ... -
Parallel FlawOkay, So I have watched all of JY Videos on Parallel Flaw but keep missing the correct answer. I feel like my challenge has been correct diagraming ?…
... than other questions because the argument structures are so simple. Some ... A and E match this form.
Answer choice B ... how not only does the form not match but the level ... -
how will the pdf change affect pricing?Does anyone know if the change regarding PDF LSAT exams and content will affect the pricing of the courses? I wanted to purchase my class before the …
... not the best way to form an argument so don't kill ... -
PT61.S2.Q23 - every brick house on river street has a front yardhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-61-section-2-question-23/ So in JY's explanation the stimulus represents invalid argument form 4. But I'm ha…
If the argument had said "most BRICK houses ... two stories," the argument will be valid. The argument starts with information about ... have front yards. Then, the argument discusses houses with front yards ... -
LR Cheat Sheet Part 1Here is an LR Cheat Sheet I derived quite a while ago. I hope it helps some of you out there. Best of luck to all! LR Question Type Cheat Sheet …
... constant coherent fashion as the argument progresses
• Ad ... or source rather than the argument itself
• Circular ... Distorting or refashioning the argument, making it weaker in ... argument: stimulus is valid, answer must be valid; stimulus is not valid ... -
Stories of significant score improvementHi Everyone, I'm curious to hear about any stories of significant score improvement. When I say significant, I mean a good 10-15+ point improvemen…
... . There are strategies governing every argument type, game, passage on the ... before taking a test? What argument type messed me up? Do ... " (no cheats -- commonly in the form of taking PTs when you ... -
Sufficient and Necessary AssumptionsI excel at Necessary questions, but fail miserably at Sufficient assumptions. Are there any techniques that'll help me with these? I mostly have a pr…
... to believe this? Is this argument valid?" Repeat with contender #2. It ... -
PT39.S2.Q12 - it is wrong for the government to restrict the liberty of individualshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-39-section-2-question-12/ hello, I just want to make sure weather my reasoning was right. It was infer q…
... way that 'invalid' means 'not valid', 'indestructible' means 'not destructible', and ... a list.
My argument was that at the very ... -
RC help pleaseEveryone, I've practiced every part of the test but the one section that fails to improve is RC. As a result, it prevents me frm getting the scor…
... relies on some of form of visual memorization. The way people remember ... together. Why not harness this memorization tactic in the LSAT? For ... -
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…
... . It’s wall-to-wall argument. (D) is the NA between ... LSAT usually comes in the form of “small” words like “some ... presentation doesn’t destroy the argument. Where as (D) is more ... add more info, then the argument is wrecked.
This ... -
No contrapositive for some.When some equals 100%, why wouldn't the counter positive be valid?
... /> But seriously I think an argument can be made for both ... it could simultaneously have a valid and invalid contrapositive. However, once ... know whether its contrapositive is valid or not. -
PT17-3-8: Principle QuestionHello everyone, I was wondering if somebody would be able to provide their thought process on how to best attack this question. I was not sure ho…
... right AC will make the argument valid.
In this question ... could be correct if the argument were trying to prove terms ... that is not what the argument is saying we can eliminate ... -
Post Your Questions about EssaysDo you have questions about personal statements, diversity statements or other law school essays? Post them here. I'm writing an F.A.Q. for the perso…
... that person would think your argument legitimate, go ahead and write ... .
Example of a valid low-GPA explanation: You had ... -
Necessary AssumptionsSomeone please help, I still do not know how to do these question types. I have reviewed the curriculum many times, but it is still not sticking. A…
... 't have to strengthen an argument, so you may be having ... for an argument to have any chance at being valid.
argument to hold; without it, there ... must be true for this argument! For example, before the nominee ...
