LSAT QUIZ (Correct Answers)
LR assumption strategyCorrect AnswersBridge the gap between the evidence and the
conclusion.
LR assumption Q stem idetifiersCorrect Answers"assumed," "assumption,"
"presuppose," "if added to the premises."
LR strengthen/weaken strategyCorrect AnswersFind the answer that makes the
conclusion more or less likely to follow from the evidence.
LR strengthen/weaken Q stem identifiersCorrect Answers"strengthen," "most strongly
supports the author," "most weakens," "calls into question," "undermines"
LR flaw strategyCorrect AnswersFind the disconnects between the evidence and the
conclusion and identify classic flaws.
LR flaw Q stem identifiersCorrect Answers"vulnerable to criticism," "questionable,"
"error in reasoning," "describes a flaw."
LR Inference strategyCorrect AnswersDetermine what must be true. Look for all
connections.
LR Inference identifiersCorrect Answers"Must be true," "logically completes the
passage," "Can be inferred," "which of the following is most strongly supported."
LR parallel reasoning strategyCorrect AnswersCompare part, or all, of the stimulus to
the choices. Match conclusion types.
LR paralel reasoning identifiersCorrect Answers"parallel to," "similar to."
LR method of argument strategyCorrect AnswersParaphrase the argument into abstract
terms.
LR method of argument identifiersCorrect Answers"responds to...by," "the argument
proceeds by," "argumentative strategy."
LR principle strategyCorrect AnswersLook for a 1:1 match of all salient elements
between the principle and the specifics.
LR principle identifiersCorrect Answers"Principle," "proposition," "generalization."
LR paradox strategyCorrect AnswersLook for the answer that eliminates the mystery
and makes the statement consistent.
LR paradox identifiersCorrect Answers"explain," "reconcile," "resolve," "paradox,"
"anomaly," "discrepancy."
LR point at issue strategyCorrect AnswersFind the issue on which both speakers have
an opinion and disagree.
LR point at issue identifiersCorrect Answers"A and B disagree over," "Point at issue."
LR main point strategyCorrect AnswersLocate the authors conclusion. Be wary of
misleading conclusion keywords."
LR main point identifiersCorrect Answers"main point," "main conclusion."
LR role of statement strategyCorrect AnswersLocate the statement and characterize its
function in the stimulus
LR role of statement identifiersCorrect Answers"Plays which one of the following roles,"
"figures in the argument in which one of the following ways."
Logical Reasoning strategyCorrect Answers1. Identify the question type
2. Untangle the stimulus
3. make a prediction
4. Evaluate the answer choices.
LR assumption strategyCorrect AnswersBridge the gap between the evidence and the
conclusion.
LR assumption Q stem idetifiersCorrect Answers"assumed," "assumption,"
"presuppose," "if added to the premises."
LR strengthen/weaken strategyCorrect AnswersFind the answer that makes the
conclusion more or less likely to follow from the evidence.
LR strengthen/weaken Q stem identifiersCorrect Answers"strengthen," "most strongly
supports the author," "most weakens," "calls into question," "undermines"
LR flaw strategyCorrect AnswersFind the disconnects between the evidence and the
conclusion and identify classic flaws.
LR flaw Q stem identifiersCorrect Answers"vulnerable to criticism," "questionable,"
"error in reasoning," "describes a flaw."
LR Inference strategyCorrect AnswersDetermine what must be true. Look for all
connections.
LR Inference identifiersCorrect Answers"Must be true," "logically completes the
passage," "Can be inferred," "which of the following is most strongly supported."
LR parallel reasoning strategyCorrect AnswersCompare part, or all, of the stimulus to
the choices. Match conclusion types.
LR paralel reasoning identifiersCorrect Answers"parallel to," "similar to."
LR method of argument strategyCorrect AnswersParaphrase the argument into abstract
terms.
LR method of argument identifiersCorrect Answers"responds to...by," "the argument
proceeds by," "argumentative strategy."
LR principle strategyCorrect AnswersLook for a 1:1 match of all salient elements
between the principle and the specifics.
LR principle identifiersCorrect Answers"Principle," "proposition," "generalization."
LR paradox strategyCorrect AnswersLook for the answer that eliminates the mystery
and makes the statement consistent.
LR paradox identifiersCorrect Answers"explain," "reconcile," "resolve," "paradox,"
"anomaly," "discrepancy."
LR point at issue strategyCorrect AnswersFind the issue on which both speakers have
an opinion and disagree.
LR point at issue identifiersCorrect Answers"A and B disagree over," "Point at issue."
LR main point strategyCorrect AnswersLocate the authors conclusion. Be wary of
misleading conclusion keywords."
LR main point identifiersCorrect Answers"main point," "main conclusion."
LR role of statement strategyCorrect AnswersLocate the statement and characterize its
function in the stimulus
LR role of statement identifiersCorrect Answers"Plays which one of the following roles,"
"figures in the argument in which one of the following ways."
Logical Reasoning strategyCorrect Answers1. Identify the question type
2. Untangle the stimulus
3. make a prediction
4. Evaluate the answer choices.
