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June 2007, Game 3, Question 16


Carl Pyrdum
Lesson by Carl Pyrdum
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The segment focuses on tackling a specific type of LSAT question known as a local question, with a twist involving a partial solution query related to listing spaces in weeks four and five.
  • Local questions are identified by their initiation with 'if', indicating a scenario-based query.
  • A partial solution question narrows the focus to a subset of the overall problem, in this case, specific weeks rather than the entire timeline.
  • The recommended strategy involves rewriting the answers on scratch paper to visually organize and apply the rules to each option.
  • Applying the rules directly helps eliminate incorrect answer choices, especially with rules regarding the sequence and placement of items.
  • The correct answer is deduced through a process of elimination and understanding the specific rules that apply to the items' arrangement.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Local Questions
00:37
Strategy for Partial Solution Questions
01:04
Applying Rules to Eliminate Choices
01:47
Determining the Correct Answer