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PT16.S2.Q16 - researchers in south austrailiaHi fellow 7Sagers, while commenting on the September Discussion, I would be thankful if someone can explain to me why answer choice C is wrong and E …
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We are supposed to weaken this, i.e. show that ... I tried to anticipate the introduction of an alternative cause ... (C), as (C) indicates an alternative cause of decreased shark ... in finding sharks supposed to weaken the argument? Regardless of how good ... -
QuitI have quit again, the main point makes no sense, as do assumptions
... logic and learn how to identify premises and conclusions. ... the conclusion of the argument. Beyond that, make ... the five ways to weaken or strengthen a causal argument. Doing those ... that, practice trying to weaken (attack) every argument you see. That ... -
PT2.S2.Q17 - The advanced technology of ski bootsAfter multiple reviews, I understand why B conflicts with information in the passage. I do not understand why answer choice D does not. I see it as, …
... tried to do by picking C was to weaken the argument. You want to say ... we're not looking for an alternate reason for a phenomenon ... number of incidences to **increase**. I am making an assumption here, that ... 't been an accident are now being discovered to be false ... -
Three Ways to Weaken?What are the three ways to weaken an argument again? I only remember alternative hypothesis. I swear there was a lesson that taught this but I don't …
... conclusion, this applies to every question. So an argument such as the sky ... the entire day So to weaken this argument you can say "Due ... the question stem asks us to weaken the argument not render it invalid ... my previous example you pick an AC that says "the ... -
PT17 S3 Q12 - ad's effect on cigarette smokersHey! I am having trouble understanding why A is incorrect. I do see how and why D works but I can't understand why A doesn't. Here, we are given …
... use of "residents" is an automatic elimination for AC A ... ". If this was a weaken question, an AC that said "The ... 3 people to stop using wax.**.
To weaken this argument, we can ... all methods to consume tobacco. And an AC that provides an alternate ... -
June 1997 Digital LR2 8, How to approach Strengthen questions?Early in the development of a new product line, the critical resource is talent. New marketing ventures require a degree of managerial skill dispropo…
... product lines to fail?" D says, "Don't worry, an already-successful ... certainly one way to strengthen an argument, **there are multiple ways to strengthen arguments.** For ... answer choices that strengthen the argument in one particular way, if ... -
So, about that Writing Sample<strong>Admin. Note (11/8/2019) Edited to add: Please see the following update by @"David.Busis" (also in Comments) "Hey everyone—I can speak for @…
... will ask you to make an argument, so make an argument. You will argue ... that out of the two options to ... s on an LR section. You'd tear that argument to pieces! ... make fallacies, e.g., attacking an argument with "Come on."
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Question on Strengthening QuestionsMr. Ping said that to strengthen an argument, we ought to look for an answer that provides more support between the premise and the conclusion, or pr…
... said that to strengthen an argument, we ought to look for an answer ... the assumption in the argument is valid or sound. ... not seem to relate to any assumption in the argument, or provide ... to identify assumptions made in a LR stimulus that contains an argument ... -
PT27.S4.Q15 - it is often said that beauty is subjective.Hey All, Can anyone help me with this question (PT27 S4 Q15). This one is confusing and bothering me at the same time. https://7sage.com/lsat_ex…
... consider to be beautiful). We are asked to weaken this argument where ... influenced by our exposure to works that were considered ... actually strengthen the argument rather than weaken it? If my ... all), which actually strengthens the argument.
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PT68.S2.Q12 - journalist: a book claiming thathttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-68-section-2-question-12/ I was not sure between B and D... As for D, I thought the word "It fails to addr…
... the argument have to address it? I thought if so to make an argument people ... would need to address all aspects ... or components relate to the argument ... -
Rewrite the questions with initialisms as in JY's explanations -- really!?I agree it's easier to see the questions with game elements as initials rather than as the (often bizarre) spelled-out names that appear on the test…
I agree it's easier to see the questions with ... that the time it takes to rewrite the questions is worth ... time to do the mental translation. Does anyone want to make an argument that ... I ought to rewrite the questions? -
PT53.S1.Q8 - Doctor: In three separate studies, researchersHi guys. I'm having a hard time understanding why answer D is the correct answer. I understand that the question states what would weaken the Doctor'…
... the question states what would weaken the Doctor's research study ... this is a good way to weaken the argument?
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PT25.S2.Q10 - Insects can see ultraviolet lightHi guys, I want to make an argument and delete LSAT 25, S2, Q10 from the problem set because the answer choice is poorly written. Without div…
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I want to make an argument and delete LSAT 25, S2 ... , the weakest spot from the argument that I had naturally draw ... reading the answer choices has to do with this specific pattern ... strengthens I be very honored to hear your reasoning because I ... -
PT2.S2.Q18 - Breeding success of birdsI am having trouble understanding why AC B is the correct answer and why AC C is not the correct answer. They both seem to weaken the argument to me.…
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Help exemplify a Flaw answer choiceHi, To learn all the lsat tricks, I wanna discuss a flaw sentence. This is from PT30-S4-Q14 (E): "it fails to distinguish between a true claim th…
... S4-Q14 (E): "it fails to distinguish between a true claim ... that has mistakenly been believed to be true."
... is it even possible to frame an argument which commits such a ... not, could someone help provide an example sentence?
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PT28.S1.Q23 - Clinical depressionHello folks, I have a quick question for you concerning this Weakening Except question. I understand why A is right, and I always pick A when I c…
... by depressed people is known to stimulate left lobe activity. Isn ... see a link depressed leads to no social interaction (as it ... to poor left lobe activity.
I know E is supposed to weaken ... the argument, so I'm trying to see how it does it to ... -
PT14.S2.Q24 - Between 1951 and 1963 it was illegal in the country..Can someone explain why D wouldnt weaken an argument, and C would. Thank you!
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Strengthening Causal ReasoningWhen it comes to strengthening causal reasoning, I understand that offering other instances where a cause leads to an effect (cause -> effect) will a…
When it comes to strengthening causal reasoning, I ... cause leads to an effect (cause -> effect) will act to strengthen an argument. In ... -> no effect) acts to strengthen arguments as well. One ... no effect) acts to strengthen? I've tried to look into this ... -
PT58.S4.Q23 - craters high pressure shocks characteristicOk..I feel there is just no way I could have got this question. It is a most strengthen question and I feel the answer choice weakens the argument.…
... make sure we understand the argument. We spot craters in ... makes this question hard. To strengthen an argument, you can't just ... your existing premise more relevant to your conclusion. [Review ... choose (A), which attempts to prove the conclusion independently. ... -
reading comp practice sets?Hi 7sagers, I feel as thought having the ability to practice RC sections indivdually would help greatly. As I am going through PTS, after each o…
... Well as an English Major, I was required to take poetry and ... when I had to write an essay I had to really read poems ... slowly and carefully to ... be able to make an argument. Reading stuff like ... -
Weakening Questions (Attack what?)There's been several posts about this, but I haven't found any consensus. I understand that we should attack the support relationship, but is it also…
... cases where it is okay to attack the premise, but thats ... .
You primarily want to be focused on attacking the ... /> What can we add to weaken this argument? We can't just say ... is the weakener we need to weaken the support. So for instance ... -
Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
... "slippery slope" argument is quite attractive. I want to address both points ... , we have an obligation to reduce as many barriers to individual success as ... /> ** I would really like to hear an argument that talks about the merits ... -
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 …
... their company should have to take the hit for ... is necessary for them to lower their price when ... of the instructors. Corollary to my college tuition, I ... the textbooks and I had to purchase them elsewhere (Yes, ... not the best way to form an argument so don't kill ... -
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…
... necessary assumption doesn't have to strengthen an argument, so you may be ... that must be true for an argument to have any chance at being ... D be true for the argument to hold; without it, there's ... must be true for this argument! For example, before the ... -
Strengthen and Weaken QuestionsSo, I've been taking LSAT courses and studying everyday for hours on end in preparation for my October exam. I took my 2nd diagnostic exam and did wo…
@alexandergreene93 type 2 asks to strengthen the argument (look for the missing premise) and type 3 asks to weaken the argument presented in the stimulus. -
PT. 22 Section 2 Question 22Clearly I'm having a hard time mapping out logic... Can someone please explain the correct answer? Also any tips on how to improve mapping out logic …
... statement that the author believes to be absurd: if gov ... /> (you may be able to form an argument that government subsidy and government ... but I am taking them to be synonymous in this instance ... in order to keep the variables consistent). Thus ... -
More than 10 point difference BR vs timed PT!Hello folks, Here it is me whining again. When I BR, I score in the 160s but when I do timed PT, I can't pass the 146-147. I did most of 7Sage's vid…
... t think you need to go back to the curriculum just yet ... Chances are you know how to dissect an argument, know your logical indicators ... Instead, let’s give you an intensive instruction with your clean ... a great template from which to borrow: http://lsathacks.com/ ... -
76.lr2.21Is there a clear reason about why B doesn't weaken for 76.lr2.21? It can weaken by suggesting that those who completed the program were better to…
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PT61.S2.Q08 - not all vegetarian dietsI understand now that the answer is A, but I am having a difficult time seeing why B is wrong. Answer Choice B says Theodora is ignoring the researc…
... completely independent and unrelated argument compared to M, and that is ... However, that isn't grounds to weaken the argument. In fact, I am ... t a reason to weaken his argument. It's OK to make a ... you are going to critique another person's argument, you must ... -
Sub Conclusion/Main Conclusion Weaken ?'sSo in reviewing the lessons on weakening I came across the one about the Olympics and it made me curious about attacking the support for the Sub Conc…
I haven't noticed a pattern. The more difficult questions tend to exploit ones inability to find the flaw and use it to weaken the argument in the first place.
