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PrepTest 73, Logical Reasoning 1, Question 10


Carl Pyrdum
Lesson by Carl Pyrdum
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Summary
The essence of tackling sufficient assumption questions on the LSAT involves identifying a piece of evidence that fills all gaps in the argument, thereby guaranteeing the conclusion's truth.
  • Sufficient assumption questions require a new piece of evidence that ensures the argument's conclusion is indisputably true.
  • Identifying the conclusion is the first step, followed by analyzing the provided evidence and identifying any logical gaps.
  • Formal logic can be instrumental in bridging the gap between the evidence and the conclusion.
  • The correct answer must not only address all gaps but also align perfectly with the conclusion to be considered valid.
  • Other answer choices, even if partially helpful, are incorrect if they do not guarantee the conclusion's truth.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Sufficient Assumption Questions
00:50
Identifying the Gap and the Correct Answer
03:04
Evaluating Incorrect Answer Choices