How to solve logical reasoning questions

Step 4: When going back to the passage, what sort of things might you need to clarify?

1. Conclusion 2. Premise 3. Types of logic 4. Gap in argument

Step 6: What is the two-pass approach for testing answer choices?

1. Determine if answers can be eliminated or are possibility 2. Review what's left and how they compare/differ

What are the 7 problem-solving steps for logical reasoning questions?

1. GLANCE at the question stem 2. READ the passage 3. ORIENT to the question stem 4. REVIEW the passage 5. SCAN the answer questions 6. TEST the answer choices 7. ANSWER the question

Step 3: When coming back to the question stem, what 2 things should you consider so you know the question well?

1. What type of question it is 2. Any confusing parts

Step 5: T/F When scanning answer choices, they may change your understanding of the argument and refine your sense of needed tools

TRUE

Step 5: T/F While you should match the answer that aligns with your own gut feeling, it can sometimes lead you to the wrong answer

TRUE

Step 6: T/F During the first step of the two-pass approach for testing answers, possible options have to be consistent with the passage

TRUE

Step 6: T/F During the first step of the two-pass approach for testing answers, you should only eliminate clearly wrong or inconsistent answers

TRUE

Step 7: T/F when answering a question, you should circle the letter answer AND write it next to the question's number

TRUE (It helps you when bubbling in later)

Step 3: If the question is referring to an argument when there are multiple arguers, what should you ensure?

That you know which arguer it is referring to!

Step 6: During the second step of the two-pass approach for testing answers, why is the adversarial method so helpful?

It helps you counteract your bias when faced with 2-3 possible answers. 1. You can defend answers you don't like 2. You can attack answers you like.

Step 6: What should you do if there is no clear answer when testing them and multiple ones seem correct?

A. Put your best guess at the 3-5 minute mark B. Assume you made an error; backtrack to fix it if you have enough time

Step 1: What if when glancing at the question stem, you can't get a clear sense of the question type?

Go on to the passage

Step 4: After orienting to the question stem and going back the passage for more info, what should you ask yourself?

If you "buy" the argument

Step 1: When glancing at the question stem, how can you get a sense of the question type?

Look for key words (weaken, if true, etc.)

Step 6: During the first step of the two-pass approach for testing answers, what should you do with possible options?

Mark them based on how likely they are to be correct. Example: Unlikely= ? Good= + Strong= ++

Step 2: When reading the passage, what kinds of key elements should you look for?

Premise, conclusion etc.