Principle or generalization

(PorG)

Questions asking us to identify a principle used in the passage or a generalization supported by the passage. Akin to PSAr questions from LR.

Avg. 0.6 per section

“Which one of the following principles most likely governs the author's evaluation of Jacobs's narrative?”

Principle
3%
12%
21%
33%
30%

Avg. difficulty: 3.8

Correct answer criteria

  • Describes a principle that the author implicitly relied on or a generalization that is supported by the passage.

Key tactics

  • Rely on understanding of main point and low-res summaries for initial reaction to answers
  • Go back to passage if you know where to look

Answer choice tips

  • If you've formed a solid anticipation, look first for the answer choice that expresses your anticipated principle

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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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