LR: PowerScore primary objectives for attacking LR questions

Question 1

Primary Objective #1

Answer 1

Determine whether the stimulus contains an argument or if it is only a set of factual statements.

Question 2

Primary Objective #2

Answer 2

If the stimulus contains an argument, identify the conclusion of the argument. If the stimulus contains a fact set, examine each fact.

Question 3

Primary Objective #3

Answer 3

If the stimulus contains an argument, determine if the argument is strong or weak.

Question 4

Primary Objective #4

Answer 4

Read closely and know precisely what the author said. Do not generalize!

Question 5

Primary Objective #5

Answer 5

Carefully read and identify the question stem. Do not assume that certain words are automatically associated with certain question types.

Question 6

Primary Objective #6

Answer 6

Paraphrase: after reading the question stem, take a moment to mentally formulate your answer to the question stem.

Question 7

Primary Objective #7

Answer 7

Always read each of the five answer choices.

Question 8

Primary Objective #8

Answer 8

Separate the answer choices into contenders and losers. After you complete this process, review the contenders and decide which answer is the correct one.

Question 9

Primary Objective #9

Answer 9

If all five answer choices appear to be losers, return to the stimulus, and re-evaluate the argument.