LSAT Question Types + Common Question Stems + Definitions

(CQS): “Which of the following is most strongly supported by the information above?”

Extractor Question (CQS)

Extractor Question (Definition)

Information from the text that is directly supported by the stimulus

Main Point (Definition)

The author’s overall conclusion / central message

(CQS): “Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main point of the argument?”

Main Point (CQS)

(CQS): “Which one of the following is the main point of the argument?”

Main Point (CQS)

(CQS): “ The argument is primarily concerned with the establishing which one of the following?”

Main Point (CQS)

(CQS): “Which one of the following best states the conclusion drawn in the argument?”

Main Point (CQS)

(CQS): “The author’s primary conclusion is that…”

Main Point (CQS)

(CQS): “Which one of the following best expresses the author’s overall conclusion?”

Main Point (CQS)

(CQS): “The main conclusion of the argument is that…”

Main Point (CQS)

(CQS): “Which one of the following most accurately states the point of the argument?”

Main Point (CQS)

(CQS): “The argument seeks to establish which one of the following?”

Main Point (CQS)

(CQS): “The author’s central claim is that…”

Main Point (CQS)

Most Strongly Supported (Definition)

identifying the claim or answer choice that is the most logically valid or most likely to be true, based only on the evidence provided

What are the two subtypes of “Most Strongly Supported” questions?

1. Main Conclusion Subtype

2. Infer From Passage Subtype

What is the goal for “Main Conclusion” Subtype?

Figure out the best conclusion from the clues

What is the goal for “Infer From Passage” Subtype?

Combine two facts to create a new fact that wasn’t directly stated

(CQS) “Which one of the following conclusion is best supported by the statements above?”

Main Conclusion Subtype (CQS)

(CQS) “ Which one of the following is most strongly supported by the information above?”

Main Conclusion Subtype (CQS)

(CQS) “The information above provides the strongest support for which one of the following?”

Main Conclusion Subtype (CQS)

(CQS) “If the statements above are true, which one of the following is best supported?”

Main Conclusion Subtype (CQS)

(CQS) “The statements above most strongly support which one of the following conclusions?”

Main Conclusion Subtype (CQS)

(CQS) “Which one of the following can most reasonably be concluded from the information above?”

Main Conclusion Subtype (CQS)

(CQS) “Which one of the following can be properly inferred from the statements above?”

Infer From Passage Subtype (CQS)

What is a “Negation Test”?

It is a tool used for Necessary Assumption questions which involves logically negating an answer choice and checking if the argument completely falls apart; if the argument is destroyed, that choice is the correct necessary assumption.

What is a “Justify the Conclusion” question also known as?

Sufficient Assumption

What is the goal of a “Point at Issue” question?

Identify the core topic or statement that two speakers are debating. One speaker MUST say “Yes” and the other MUST say “No”

What is this an example of: Kid (A): “Dogs are better pets than cats.” Kid (B): “ No cats are better pets than dogs.”

A “Point at Issue” stimulus

What is the goal of a “Must Be True” question?

Asks to identify the single answer choice that is 100% proven by the provided text

What is this an example of: “All Musicians are creative. Maria is a musician.” Answer: Maria is creative.

A “Must Be True” Stimulus + Correct Answer Choice

What is the Biggest LSAT trap when it comes to “Must Be True” questions?

The LSAT loves to provide answers that are probably true, but not MUST BE TRUE

Must Be True =

Prove it

What is an “Attack Questions”?

They’re questions that would hurt, weaken, challenge, or damage the argument

What is this an example of: A restaurant says “Our sales increased by 20% after we started playing Jazz music. Therefore, Jazz music caused the increased in sales.” Answer: The Restaurant also introduced a new menu at the same time it started playing Jazz music.

An “Attack Question(s)” Stimulus + Correct Answer Choice

When it comes to “Attack Question(s)”, what are you mainly trying to do?