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Primary Objective #1: Determine whether the stimulus contains an argument or if it is only a set of factual statements. |
To achieve this objective, you must recognize whether a conclusion is present. |
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Primary Objective #2: If the stimulus contains an argument, identify the conclusion of the argument. If the stimulus contains a fact set, examine each fact. |
If a conclusion is present, you must identify the conclusion prior to proceeding on to the question stem. Often, the reason students miss questions is because they have failed to fully and accurately identify the conclusion of the argument. |
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE 3 |
If the stimulus contains an argument, determine whether the argument is strong or weak. |
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Primary Objective #4 Read closely and know precisely what the author said. Do not generalize! |
For example, if an author concludes, “Therefore, the refinery can achieve a greater operating efficiency,” do not make the mistake of thinking the author implied that greater operating efficiency will or must be achieved. Words such as the Quantity and Probability Indicators are critical because they are a ripe area for the LSAT makers to exploit. There are numerous examples of incorrect answer choices that attempt to capitalize on the meaning of a single word in the stimulus, and thus you must commit yourself to a careful examination of every word on the test. |
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Primary Objective #5: Carefully read and identify the question stem. Do not assume that certain words are automatically associated with certain question types. |
You must correctly analyze and classify every question stem because the question stem ultimately determines the nature of the correct answer choice. Properly identifying the question stem type will allow you to proceed quickly and with confidence, and in some cases it will help you determine the correct answer before you read any of the five answer choices. |
