You must have landed our page, as you are expecting to give your LSAT exams shortly? This blog mainly focuses on LSAT critical reasoning questions that account for nearly half of the LSAT question paper, thus showing you the importance of this section. Your scores are going to be the deciding factor for admissions to top law schools in the country, henceforth you must be mindful with your preparation. Aim to attend to all the questions, as there are no negative markings in LSAT exams. If you understand the pattern of the questions asked, it's easier to approach and choose the correct answer.

Tips to solve LSAT Logical Reasoning Questions

Many LSAT students consider the LSAT critical reasoning questions to be quite challenging.  The LSAT exam paper consists of 4 sections, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning 1 and 2. The logical reasoning part 1 and 2 includes a total of 24 to 26 questions each. These questions must be answered in 35 minutes which leaves you with an average of 1 minute and 25 seconds to answer each. 

Ideally, each question is structured in a manner that consists of the stimulus, question stem, and the answers. A stimulus can be short passages and arguments. Sometimes, the stimuli consist of a set of facts otherwise an argument. Read the stimulus thoroughly, followed by the question and the 5 answers. For example, although you are confident that the second choice is the correct answer, it is advised to read through all the given answers before concluding. 

Polish your preparations by understanding the basic Logical Reasoning/ Arguments strategies.

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Types of LSAT Critical Reasoning Questions to be expected in the examinations? 

• (i) Find the “Flaw” Questions- These types of questions requires you, to identify the fundamental flaw in the provided argument. 
• (ii) Assumption Questions- In these types of questions, you must discover the discrepancy between the evidence presented and the conclusion made. The correct choice will be the statement required to move from the evidence to the conclusion. 
• (iii) Inference Questions- These questions require you to discover the assertion that is best supported by the argument, given that all of the claims in the argument are correct. 
• (iv) Strengthen Questions- You to identify the statement that would best support the author's argument and conclusion. 
• (v) Weaken Questions- In these types of questions, you must identify the statement that would most detract from the author's evidence supporting the conclusion. 
• (vi) Paradox questions- There's a contradiction that follows in these arguments, and the answer must be chosen by effectively eliminating the arguments illogically.
• (vii) Principle Questions- These require you to select the response option that best exemplifies the concept or principle provided in the argument. 
• (viii) Formal Logic- These questions test your ability to understand and apply formal Logic, which can differ from what you might consider everyday regular logic.
• (ix) Flaw in the Reasoning- These questions consist of a logical flaw and you are expected to either identify the type of flaw or identify the logical gap in the argument itself.
• (x) Parallel reasoning- These questions may or may not consist of a flaw.

It is advised to attend the paper in a chronological manner. The easy questions should be addressed first, followed by the more challenging ones, that can help you improve your confidence. 

To score better in LSAT Critical Reasoning Questions, start with the strength/ weakness and assumption questions, as the solution is generally available in the question followed by parallel reasoning and an alternative conclusion. Your technique will, of course, change depending on the sort of question you are addressing. 

You have 35 minutes to answer 23 questions, which equates to about 1.5 minutes for each question. The easiest approach to improve your accuracy and score is to skim the alternatives and passage, for this, the best strategy is to follow the “30-60” rule. 

The link below has the Critical Reasoning Passage-based Questions explained in a simple manner-

The 30-60 Rule 

Ideally, 1 or 2 options can be easily eliminated while reading them, so it would be best advised to get past these questions in quick succession. You can devote your time choosing the right option, which requires you to skim the passage and the options in the first 30 seconds and then read the rest of the passage and the options in the meantime. 

One of the primary benefits of this rule is that while we are skimming the passage and the alternatives in the first half that helps us consider the author's perspective. 

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LSAT India Logical Reasoning Important Topics 2021

Below are a few important topics for the LSAT critical reasoning questions:

Books recommended for Logical Reasoning section of LSAT India

To prepare for the analytical reasoning section of the LSAT India 2021 exam, students are suggested to read the following books. 

Final Thoughts

Understand the Basics of Logical Reasoning which is also briefly explained in the official PDF document of LSAT exams. 

Understand the syllabus and divide the concepts to study by preparing a feasible timetable.

Solve several sample papers to understand the concepts better and boost your confidence. 

First, attend to the questions you are familiar with.