Rule-application

(RuleApp)

Stimuli that involve the application of a general rule to specific scenarios.

Avg. 1.7 per section
17%
21%
33%
17%
13%

Avg. difficulty: 2.9

Key tactics

  • Rules very often come in the form of conditional statements: "If you [fall into this category], then [this judgment] applies to you."
  • "Triggering" the rule involves either affirming the sufficient condition (i.e. "Garth DOES [fall into this category]!") or else negating the necessary condition (i.e. "[This judgment] does NOT apply to Mia").

Answer choice tips

  • The rule's directionality (i.e. which way the "if, then" arrow points) is often crucial to separate right answers from wrong ones.

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Logical reasoning question types

Argument part Evaluate Fill in the blank Flaw or descriptive weakening Inference Main conclusion or main point Method of reasoning or descriptive Most strongly supported Must be false Must be true Necessary assumption Parallel flawed method of reasoning Parallel method of reasoning Point at issue: agree Point at issue: disagree Principle PSA - find or complete the application PSA - find the rule Resolve reconcile or explain Strengthen Sufficient assumption Weaken

Reading comprehension question types

Analogy (RC) Application Author’s attitude Author’s perspective Describe approach Describe organization Describe relationship Implied Logical continuation Main point Meaning in context (of word, phrase, or idea) Other’s perspective Principle or generalization Purpose in context (of word, phrase, or idea) Purpose of paragraph Purpose of passage Stated Structure WSE (RC)

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