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PrepTest 73, Logical Reasoning 2, Question 7


Carl Pyrdum
Lesson by Carl Pyrdum
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Summary
The essence of tackling principle identify questions on the LSAT involves matching the reasoning in a statement to a generic abstract rule among the answer choices, using a detailed breakdown of an argument's structure and assumptions.
  • Principle identify questions require matching the argument's reasoning to an abstract rule in the answer choices.
  • Analyzing the argument involves identifying the conclusion, the evidence provided, and underlying assumptions.
  • The argument compared characteristics of a concert hall and an art museum to conclude about the civic utility of buildings.
  • The correct principle aligns with the characteristics that make the art museum a successful civic building, emphasizing social cohesion and vitality.
  • Eliminating wrong answer choices involves distinguishing between characteristics of the provided examples and the argument's actual assumption.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Principle Identify Questions
00:22
Breaking Down the Argument
00:47
Analyzing the Concert Hall and Art Museum
01:40
Identifying the Underlying Assumption
02:08
Selecting the Correct Answer