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In an LSAT Logical Reasoning question, a 'necessary assumption' is one that:
Answer: The argument cannot be true without
A necessary assumption is a premise the argument requires to be true; if it is false, the argument fails.
Which LSAT section tests a test-taker's ability to read and comprehend complex texts?
Answer: Reading Comprehension
The Reading Comprehension section presents dense passages and asks questions about their content, structure, and arguments.
In an Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) question, a 'conditional constraint' such as 'If A is selected, then B is not selected' is best handled by also noting:
Answer: If B is selected, then A is not selected
The contrapositive of 'If A then not B' is 'If B then not A,' which must also hold true.
A 'sufficient assumption' question on the LSAT asks you to find a statement that:
Answer: Guarantees the argument's conclusion if added
A sufficient assumption, when added to the premises, makes the conclusion logically certain.
The LSAT Writing Sample is administered:
Answer: Online via LSAC's remote proctoring platform, separately from the multiple-choice test
Since 2019, the Writing Sample is taken online on a separate date using LSAC's secure proctoring software.
Which of the following best describes a 'parallel reasoning' question on the LSAT?
Answer: Identify an argument that uses the same logical form as the stimulus
Parallel reasoning questions require selecting an answer whose argument mirrors the logical structure of the stimulus argument.
On the LSAT, a score of 150 approximately corresponds to which percentile?
Answer: 50th percentile
A score of 150 falls near the 44th–50th percentile, representing average performance among all test-takers.