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Logical Reasoning
Flaw in the Reasoning
Identify the logical error that undermines the argument
Assumption Questions
Find the unstated premise the argument depends on
Strengthen and Weaken
Add evidence that supports or undermines the argument
Must Be True / Inference
Draw valid conclusions directly from the stimulus
Parallel Reasoning
Match the logical structure of the argument
Principle Questions
Apply or identify the general rule behind the argument
Method of Reasoning
Describe how the argument makes its case
Point at Issue
Identify exactly what two speakers disagree about
Sufficient and Necessary Conditions
Master conditional logic -- the foundation of LR success
Reading Comprehension
Main Point and Primary Purpose
Identify what the passage is fundamentally about
Inference and Must Be True
Draw conclusions the passage supports but does not state
Function of a Detail
Explain why a specific detail appears in the passage
Author Tone and Attitude
Understand how the author feels about the subject
Passage Structure and Organization
Map how the passage is organized and why
Comparative Reading
Handle paired passages and their relationship
Active Reading Strategy
How to read LSAT passages for maximum retention and speed