LSAT Prep Question And Answer.

What are the types of Qs on the LSAT? - correct answer Logical Reasoning Reading Comprehension Analytical Reasoning State the purpose of the Reading Comprehension Qs. - correct answer Ability to insight-fully read and understand lengthy and complex material. Basically, do you comprehend what you've just read? What insights can you gather from the reading? State the purpose of Analytical Reasoning Qs. - correct answer Ability to understand a structure of relationships, ultimately drawing logical conclusions about that structure. Basically, how does one organize and manage gathered information and does said person draw reasonable inferences from the given information? State the purpose of the Logical Reasoning Qs. - correct answer Ability to analyze, critically evaluate, and complete arguments as they occur in language. Basically, do you know what someone is trying to tell you? Can you understand the points that person is using to make their argument? Is their argument legit? Or a crock of shit? Define "argument" in regards to the LSAT. - correct answer Aim, Definition, & Internal Structure What is the aim of an argument? - correct answer The goal of the argument; it is persuasion - persuading someone to see the given case from your point of view. What is an argument? - correct answer Premise + Conclusion What is the definition of an argument? - correct answer Two or more statements where one statement is being supported by the others. Or, said differently, Premise + Conclusion What the relationship found between statements in argument Qs? - correct answer Support In regards to argument relationships, what is the relata? - correct answer Premise(s) and conclusion. LSAT is concerned with testing our understanding of what type of relationship? - correct answer The relationship is called support (aka "support relationship") between statements (premise(s) and conclusion). What is the premise of an argument? - correct answer Recognition = basic indicators Definition = Premise (a sentence which supports another sentence) What is the conclusion of an argument? - correct answer Definition = Conclusion (A sentence that is supported by another sentence) Relationship = Support What is the internal structure of an argument? - correct answer The evidence given to support your case. What determines whether an argument is "good" or "bad"? - correct answer How much the premise supports the conclusion. The premise does what? - correct answer Give support (the bra) The conclusion does what? - correct answer Receives support (the boobies) Identify the premise(s) and conclusion(s): 1. All Jedi use the Force. 2. Luke Skywalker is a Jedi. 3. Therefore, Luke Skywalker uses the Force. - correct answer Premises are #s 1 & 2 Conclusion is # 3 Why are #s 1 & 2 the premises? 1. All dogs are adorable. 2. Fluffers is a dog 3. Therefore, Fluffers is adorable. - correct answer Because they support #3, which is the conclusion. How do premises support a conclusion? - correct answer By giving the reason to believe that the conclusion statement is true. What are the 3 ways to identify premise and conclusion? - correct answer Indicators, Why?, and Persuasion. What is the first method to identify the P&C of an argument? - correct answer Persuasion - What does the author really want me to believe? What must exist in order for a relationship to be present in an argument? - correct answer It must have two or more relata (premise(s) and conclusion). Relationships are what kind of entities? - correct answer Derivative in the sense that it derives its existence from that of other entities. What is the second method to identify P&C of an argument? - correct answer Trial & Error - Pick the sentence you think is the conclusion & ask yourself, "Why should I believe it?" & "What reasons are given to accept the conclusion?" What is the third method to identify P&C of an argument? - correct answer Indicators - the words of a sentence whose job is to indicate support structure. What are words or phrases usually followed by the conclusion? - correct answer Consequently, therefore, as a result, so, clearly, it follows that, accordingly, it entails, hence, thus, we may infer that, it must be that, it implies that, that is why. What are words or phrases usually followed by the premise(s)? - correct answer Given that, seeing that, for the reason that, owing to, as indicated by, after all, on the grounds that. What are words or phrases that are usually followed by premise(s) but contain the conclusion? - correct answer For, since, because. Identify the conclusion: The teeth of some mammals show "growth rings" that result from the constant depositing of layers of cementum as opaque bands in summer and translucent bands in winter. Cross sections of pigs' teeth found in an excavated Stone Age trash pit revealed bands of remarkably constant width except that the band deposited last, which was invariably translucent, was only about half the normal width. - correct answer No conclusion Identify the conclusion: The true annual rate of earnings on an interest bearing account is the annual rate of interest less the annual rate of inflation. Consequently, if the rate of inflation drops, the rate of interest can be reduced by an equal amount without there being a change in the true rate of earnings. - correct answer Consequently, if the rate of inflation drops, the rate of interest can be reduced by an equal amount without there being a change in the true rate of earnings. Identify the conclusion: Not all operational tracking studies are conducted to illustrate exact corporate returns on investment. Hence, some of these studies are not reliable. - correct answer Hence, some of these studies are not reliable. Identify the conclusion: Before the banks raised their interest rates, people on average incomes could almost afford a mortgage for an amount twice their salary, hence the rate increase has now put mortgages beyond their reach. - correct answer hence the rate increase has now put mortgages beyond their reach. Identify the conclusion: No fizzing occurred when some of the liquid in this bottle labeled "vinegar" was added to powder from this box labeled "baking soda." When an acidic liquid such as vinegar is added to baking soda the resulting mixture fizzes, so this bottle clearly has been mislabeled. - correct answer so this bottle clearly has been mislabeled.