LSAT Words: Strong and Weak language (from Arg wkshp 2) Flashcards
worst
comparative, superlative
note “worst” is hard to prove
only
if-then, 100% (note that “limited to” is extremely strong language and similar to “only” per PT 62)
many
1%, subjective
should
comparison, recommendation
can
permissive, weak
note if you consider “can” as 1%, make sure it is described as 1% chance
unless
if-then (if not)
most
51% word (most cars in the parking lot are blue) or superlative (the most beautiful car in the parking lot is blue)
all
100% word
may
permissive
promote
verb of change, causality
probably
51% +
important
subjective, weak
need to
recommendation
rarely
51% word (in the negative sense)
recognize
implies THOUGHT and REALITY BOTH - actually true and they know it. Overlap of T & R.
often
1% word, subjective. Don’t call it 51% - common mistake
could
permissive
generally
51%
fastest
superlative
want
intent
unlikely
51% negative
identical, equal, same
very hard to prove, strong language
best
superlative
only if
if-then stmt
inherent
100%
some
1-100%
did
100%, past tense
goal
intent
same
very strong
similar
not very strong, do not confuse with same
100% words can be translated into what?
100% can be translated into IF-THEN
all verbs of change are…
causal.
But some words that are causal are not VoC
Inconsistent and Incompatible are what kind of words?
Very strong language! Almost often part of wrong answer when weak language is preferred
what does not all mean?
at least one
when you see “if” or “only if” in your argument ACs, do what?
Read from that point in IF THEN format
remember only if is THEN
