LSAT LR Question Type Approaches

Question 1

Parallel Flawed Reasoning

Answer 1

1. Match conclusion in strength (absolute, strong, weak) and type (prediction, comparative, causal, conditional, proposal)
2. Match the identified flaw
3. Make sure the argument is actually flawed

Question 2

The Principle if Valid, Justifies Which Argument Below

Answer 2

Diagram all the conditionals in the problem and principle.
Find an answer choice that logically follows from these conditional; can you follow the conditional chain and get and get an inference?

Question 3

Which one of the following most strongly justifies the argument above? (pseudo-sufficient)

Answer 3

Basically a SA question, looking for the strongest AC/principle

Question 4

Most Strongly Supported

Answer 4

As you read the passage, look for similar themes and try to piece them together.
Incorrect answer choices will introduce new concepts/themes not touched upon in the passage.
You should be able to directly point to the correct answer’s language in the passage.

Question 5

Method

Answer 5

Answer choices will always contain the conclusion and the premise.
Note: Heavily rely on indicator words. Make sure the premise and conclusions are described accurately!
Inference = conclusion

Question 6

Sufficient Assumption

Answer 6

Identify Premise and conclusion. And make link either from premise to premise or conclusion to conclusion.

Watch:
Indicator words–signaling a shift TO the argument. Ignore what’s before.
Nested conditionals.