LSAT Reading

A comprehensive look at the skills and strategies needed to master the LSAT Reading Comprehension section.

Understanding LSAT Reading PassagesActive Reading TechniquesIdentifying Question Types
Mastering Passage MappingHandling Complex or Dense PassagesAdvanced Inference and Logic Skills
Applying LSAT Reading Skills in Law SchoolProfessional Uses of Reading ComprehensionCollaborative Reading and Study Groups
Time Management During the SectionEliminating Wrong Answer ChoicesPrephrasing Your Answers
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Study Strategies

Eliminating Wrong Answer Choices

Be a Detective: Spot the Traps

Wrong answer choices on the LSAT are often tempting but flawed. Learn to spot common traps:

  • Too extreme: Watch for words like 'always' or 'never.'
  • Out of scope: Not supported by the passage.
  • Distortion: Twists the author’s meaning.
  • Half-right, half-wrong: Only part of the answer is correct.

Process of Elimination

If you can’t find the right answer immediately, eliminate definitely wrong options to boost your chances.

Real-World Tip

Being able to spot misleading information is a valuable skill in any profession.

Examples

  • Crossing out an answer that uses 'always' when the passage only suggests 'sometimes.'

  • Eliminating choices that mention facts never discussed in the passage.

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Prephrasing Your Answers