Preparation Flashcards
7 cards from real LSAT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What is the primary skill tested by Reading Comprehension passages on the LSAT?
Answer: Understanding the structure, purpose, and main point of complex academic writing
LSAT Reading Comprehension tests whether you can extract meaning, structure, and author intent from challenging texts — not memorize facts or apply outside knowledge.
What strategy do many top scorers use when reading an LSAT RC passage?
Answer: Read actively for the author's main point and the role each paragraph plays
Active reading for structure and main point allows you to navigate questions efficiently, since most RC questions relate to purpose, tone, or inference rather than specific details.
On the LSAT, which of the following best describes a 'necessary assumption' question?
Answer: A question asking you to identify an assumption that, if false, would make the argument invalid
Necessary assumption questions ask for the hidden premise the argument cannot survive without — if the assumption is false, the conclusion fails.
What distinguishes a 'sufficient assumption' question from a 'necessary assumption' question on the LSAT?
Answer: A sufficient assumption, if true, guarantees the conclusion; a necessary assumption is required but may not alone guarantee it
A sufficient assumption bridges the logical gap so completely that the conclusion follows with certainty, while a necessary assumption is merely indispensable without necessarily sealing the argument.
Which of the following study habits is most likely to HARM LSAT score improvement?
Answer: Doing many untimed questions without ever practicing under time pressure
Exclusive untimed drilling builds comprehension but never trains the stamina and pacing required on the actual 35-minute timed sections.
What does LSAC's 'Score Preview' option allow test-takers to do?
Answer: See their score before deciding whether to send it to law schools
Score Preview lets you see your score before it is released to law schools, giving you the option to cancel it if you wish — though cancellation has restrictions.
Which LSAT section is unscored but still completed by all test-takers?
Answer: The Writing Sample
The LSAT Writing Sample does not contribute to the 120–180 score but is completed separately and sent to all law schools the applicant applies to.