Question 1

What is the conclusion of an argument in LSAT Logical Reasoning?

Accepted Answer

The conclusion is the main claim or position the argument is trying to establish, supported by the other statements (premises). It is what the author wants you to accept as true.

Question 2

What is a premise in an LSAT argument?

Accepted Answer

A premise is a stated piece of evidence or fact offered as support for the conclusion. Premises are accepted as given and are not themselves proven within the argument.

Question 3

What distinguishes an intermediate conclusion from a main conclusion in an LSAT argument?

Accepted Answer

An intermediate conclusion is a claim that is supported by premises but also serves as support for the main conclusion. It functions as both a conclusion and a premise within the argument.

Question 4

Which common indicator word signals a conclusion in an LSAT argument?

Accepted Answer

Words like 'therefore,' 'thus,' 'hence,' 'so,' and 'consequently' typically signal a conclusion. They indicate that what follows is being inferred from prior statements.

Question 5

Which indicator words typically signal premises in an LSAT argument?

Accepted Answer

Words like 'because,' 'since,' 'given that,' 'after all,' and 'as evidenced by' signal premises. They introduce the reasons or evidence offered to support the conclusion.

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