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LSAT Exam Prep: Logical Reasoning
Download Chapter 4: LSAT Logical Reasoning
Introduction to the LSAT
Part I: Preparing for the LSAT
Chapter 1: Diagnostic Test with Answers and Explanations
Answer Sheet
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
Diagnostic Test Answer Key
Diagnostic Test Explanations
SECTION I: Logical Reasoning
SECTION II: Analytical Reasoning
SECTION III: Reading Comprehension
Chapter 2: LSAT Testing Strategies
KSA (There Is Some Science Behind This Whole Process)
Learning Factual Information Versus Acquiring Skills
Practicing to Internalize Skills
Do the Easy Stuff First (It Helps You Manage Both Stress and Your Time)
Stay “on Point”
Simplify
Anatomy of the LSAT
Manage the Answer Grid
Use the Test Booklet
Guess Wisely
Manage Stress
Relax to Succeed
Specific Relaxation Techniques
A Note on Music
The Impact of Mozart
What to Expect on Test Day
Do a Dry Run
Wake Up Early
Dress for Success
Fuel Up
Bring Supplies
Warm Up Your Brain
Plan a Mini-vacation (at Least!)
What’s Next
Chapter 3: Introduction to LSAT Logic
Arguments
Context
Chain of Reasoning
Assumptions
Validity, Truth, and Soundness
Conditionals
Contrapositive
Sufficiency and Necessity
Compound Conditionals
Negation
Fallacies
Slippery Slope
Correlation—Causation
Equivocation
Ad Hominem Arguments
Appeal to Authority
Appeal to Majority/Quantity-Quality Fallacy
Circular Argument
Begging the Question
Reductio Ad Absurdum
Sampling Error
Percent Versus Number
What’s Next
Chapter 4: LSAT Logical Reasoning
Anatomy of a Logical Reasoning Question
Plan of Attack for a Logical Reasoning Section
Plan of Attack for Logical Reasoning Questions
Logical Reasoning Question Types
Question Type: Assumption
Question Type: Weaken/Strengthen
Question Type: Conclusion
Question Type: Method of Argument
Question Type: Principle
Question Type: Point of Contention
Question Type: Role of Fact
Question Type: Flaw
Question Type: Paradox
Question Type: Parallel Structure
Practice Logical Reasoning Questions
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 5: LSAT Analytical Reasoning
Anatomy of an Analytical Reasoning Scenario
Plan of Attack for an Analytical Reasoning Section
Plan of Attack for an Analytical Reasoning Scenario
Analytical Reasoning Scenario Types
Chapter 6: LSAT Reading Comprehension
General Strategies
Choose a Passage to Attack First
Consider “Sacrificing” One Passage
Read the Question Stems First
Determine the Main Idea of the Passage
Skim the Rest of the Passage for General Structure
Answer the Questions
Common Question Types
Question Type: Main Idea/Primary Purpose
Question Type: Specific Detail
Question Type: Purpose of Detail
Question Type: Conclusion/Inference
Question Type: Extrapolation
Question Type: Structure
Question Type: Weaken
Question Type: Strengthen
Question Type: Analogy
Question Type: Author’s Attitude
Question Type: EXCEPT
Practice Questions
Practice Question Answers and Explanations
Chapter 7: LSAT Essay Writing
Writing Techniques
Carefully Read the Prompt
Plan Your Essay
Clearly State Your Position
Provide Relevant Examples
Write Your Essay
The Decision Prompt
Essay Template
Information Categories
Sample Decision Prompt
Sample Decision Prompt Responses
The Argument Prompt
Sample Argument Prompt
Sample Argument Prompt Responses
Practice Writing Prompts
Decision Prompt
Argument Prompt
Part II: Practicing for the LSAT
Chapter 8: Practice Test 1 with Answers and Explanations
Answer Sheet
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
Practice Test Answer Key
Practice Test 1 Explanations
SECTION I—Logical Reasoning
SECTION II—Analytical Reasoning
SECTION III—Reading Comprehension
SECTION IV—Logical Reasoning
Chapter 9: Practice Test 2 with Answers and Explanations
Answer Sheet
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
Practice Test Answer Key
Practice Test 2 Explanations
SECTION I—Analytical Reasoning
SECTION II—Logical Reasoning
SECTION III—Reading Comprehension
SECTION IV—Logical Reasoning
Chapter 10: Practice Test 3 with Answers and Explanations
Answer Sheet
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
Practice Test Answer Key
Practice Test 3 Explanations
SECTION I—Reading Comprehension
SECTION II—Logical Reasoning
SECTION III—Analytical Reasoning
SECTION IV—Logical Reasoning
Chapter 11: Practice Test 4 with Answers and Explanations
Answer Sheet
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
Practice Test Answer Key
Practice Test 4 Explanations
SECTION I—Reading Comprehension
SECTION II—Logical Reasoning
SECTION III—Logical Reasoning
SECTION IV—Analytical Reasoning
Part III: Appendixes
Appendix A: LSAT Vocabulary List
Appendix B: Categorization of LSAT Question Types
Appendix C: Additional Resources
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