LSAT Questions (Correct Answers)
LR assumption strategy Correct AnswersBridge the gap between the evidence and the conclusion.
LR assumption Q stem idetifiers Correct Answers"assumed," "assumption," "presuppose," "if added to the premises."
LR strengthen/weaken strategy Correct AnswersFind the...
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LSAT Questions (Correct Answers)
LR assumption strategy Correct AnswersBridge the gap between the evidence and the
conclusion.
LR assumption Q stem idetifiers Correct Answers"assumed," "assumption,"
"presuppose," "if added to the premises."
LR strengthen/weaken strategy Correct AnswersFind the answer that makes the
conclusion more or less likely to follow from the evidence.
LR strengthen/weaken Q stem identifiers Correct Answers"strengthen," "most strongly
supports the author," "most weakens," "calls into question," "undermines"
LR flaw strategy Correct AnswersFind the disconnects between the evidence and the
conclusion and identify classic flaws.
LR flaw Q stem identifiers Correct Answers"vulnerable to criticism," "questionable,"
"error in reasoning," "describes a flaw."
LR Inference strategy Correct AnswersDetermine what must be true. Look for all
connections.
LR Inference identifiers Correct Answers"Must be true," "logically completes the
passage," "Can be inferred," "which of the following is most strongly supported."
LR parallel reasoning strategy Correct AnswersCompare part, or all, of the stimulus to
the choices. Match conclusion types.
LR paralel reasoning identifiers Correct Answers"parallel to," "similar to."
LR method of argument strategy Correct AnswersParaphrase the argument into
abstract terms.
LR method of argument identifiers Correct Answers"responds to...by," "the argument
proceeds by," "argumentative strategy."
LR principle strategy Correct AnswersLook for a 1:1 match of all salient elements
between the principle and the specifics.
LR principle identifiers Correct Answers"Principle," "proposition," "generalization."
LR paradox strategy Correct AnswersLook for the answer that eliminates the mystery
and makes the statement consistent.
LR paradox identifiers Correct Answers"explain," "reconcile," "resolve," "paradox,"
"anomaly," "discrepancy."
LR point at issue strategy Correct AnswersFind the issue on which both speakers have
an opinion and disagree.
LR point at issue identifiers Correct Answers"A and B disagree over," "Point at issue."
LR main point strategy Correct AnswersLocate the authors conclusion. Be wary of
misleading conclusion keywords."
LR main point identifiers Correct Answers"main point," "main conclusion."
LR role of statement strategy Correct AnswersLocate the statement and characterize its
function in the stimulus
LR role of statement identifiers Correct Answers"Plays which one of the following roles,"
"figures in the argument in which one of the following ways."
Logical Reasoning strategy Correct Answers1. Identify the question type
2. Untangle the stimulus
3. make a prediction
, 4. Evaluate the answer choices.
Reading Comprehension Strategy Correct Answers1. Read the passage strategically
2. Identify the question type
3. Research the relevant text
4. Make a prediction
5. Evaluate the answer choices
RC global strategy Correct AnswersThink big picture. Review T/S/MI/P. Consult
roadmap.
RC global identifiers Correct Answers"Main idea," "purpose," "organization."
RD detail strategy Correct AnswersResearch the relevant text. The answer is explicitly
stated in the passage.
RC detail identifiers Correct Answers"According to the author," "according to the
passage," "the passage states," "the author mentions." Categorical Language.
RC inference strategy Correct AnswersRead between the lines. Perhaps combine
statements. Identify what must follow from the passage.
RC inference identifiers Correct Answers"The author implies," "the passage suggests,"
"likely to agree," "based on." Loose language.
RC logic function strategy Correct AnswersLook at the context of the detail or paragraph
and ask why the author put it there.
RC logic function identifiers. Correct Answers"the author...primarily in order to," "primary
purpose of the first paragraph," "best describes the function of."
RC logic reasoning strategy. Correct AnswersUse the appropriate LR strategy
RC logic reasoning identifiers Correct AnswersWill mimic LR question types including:
Strengthen/weaken - "supports," "undermines."
Principle - "principle."
Parallel Reasoning - "analogous"
Method of argument - "relationship."
"Assumed" Correct AnswersLR assumption
"Presuppose" Correct AnswersLR Assumption
"If added to the premises..." Correct AnswersLR assumption
"Undermines" Correct AnswersLR weaken
"Calls into question" Correct AnswersLR weaken
"Most strongly supports the author" Correct AnswersLR strengthen
"Must be true" Correct AnswersLR inference
"Logically completes the passage" Correct AnswersLR inference
"Which one of the following is the most strongly supported" Correct AnswersLR
inference
"Similar to" Correct AnswersLR parallel reasoning
"Responds to...by" Correct AnswersLR method of argument
"Argumentative strategy" Correct AnswersLR method of argument
"Proposition" Correct AnswersLR principle
"Generalization" Correct AnswersLR principle
"Explain" Correct AnswersLR paradox
"Reconcile" Correct AnswersLR paradox
"Resolve" Correct AnswersLR paradox
"Anomaly" Correct AnswersLR paradox
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