june 2007, logical reasoning 2, question 17
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summary
the essence of tackling necessary assumption questions on the lsat involves identifying assumptions critical to an argument's validity, illustrated through an example of balanced muscle development for a healthy back.
- necessary assumption questions require identifying an unstated premise that is essential for the argument's conclusion to hold.
- understanding the argument involves breaking it down into its conclusion and supporting evidence.
- a subtle shift between the evidence and conclusion often reveals the necessary assumption.
- the correct assumption connects exercising both sides of the back equally to achieving balanced muscle development, which is essential for a healthy back.
- incorrect answer choices often confuse necessity with sufficiency or exaggerate the argument's claims.
chapters
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understanding necessary assumption questions
00:28
breaking down the argument
01:05
identifying the assumption
01:50
evaluating answer choices