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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Advanced Topics

Handling Complex or Dense Passages

Strategies for Tricky Passages

Some LSAT passages are packed with jargon or discuss unfamiliar topics. Don’t panic! Focus on structure, not content.

  • Ignore the jargon: Skip over unknown words unless they’re central to the main point.
  • Find the gist: Concentrate on what the author is trying to argue or explain.
  • Use context clues: Deduce meaning from surrounding sentences.

When to Slow Down

If you hit a confusing section, reread only the tricky sentence or paragraph. Don’t lose the big picture.

Transferable Skill

In law, business, or academia, you’ll often face complex materials. The ability to extract key ideas from dense writing is highly valued.

Examples

  • Reading a technical science passage and summarizing its argument without understanding every term.

  • Using context clues to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar legal concept.

In a Nutshell

Focus on structure and key ideas to conquer even the toughest LSAT passages.

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Advanced Inference and Logic Skills