Lsat Reading Comprehension
10 essential LSAT reading comprehension strategies and techniques
What You'll Learn
Ace LSAT reading comprehension with 10 flashcards covering main point identification, author's attitude, passage structure, comparative passages, and inference strategies. Perfect for law school prep.
Key Topics
- Main point and author's attitude identification techniques
- Common wrong answer types and how to avoid them
- Comparative passage analysis strategies
- Inference, detail, and function questions mastery
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Preview: Lsat Reading Comprehension
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What is the goal of the Reading Comprehension section?
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To test your ability to understand, analyze, and draw inferences from complex passages.
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What types of passages appear on the LSAT?
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Law, social science, humanities, and science — one of each, plus a comparative passage.
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What is the main strategy for RC passages?
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Read actively: identify main idea, author’s tone, structure, and viewpoints.
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How do you identify the main point?
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It’s the author’s overall conclusion or purpose — often found in intro or conclusion paragraphs.
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What’s the best approach for comparative passages?
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Summarize each passage separately, then note similarities and differences in tone, method, and conclusion.
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How should you annotate?
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Underline keywords (contrast, cause/effect, examples) and jot brief margin notes to track structure.
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What is a detail question?
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Asks about specific information directly stated. Go back and verify; don’t rely on memory.
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What is an inference question?
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Requires reasoning beyond the text but must be supported by it. Avoid extreme or new ideas.
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What are 'author’s attitude' questions?
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Ask for tone or perspective. Look for emotionally charged or evaluative language.
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How to handle 'main purpose' questions?
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Summarize what the author is trying to accomplish (explain, argue, compare, critique).
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What’s a 'function' question?
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Asks why a specific part or paragraph exists — relate it to the passage’s overall structure.
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How to improve RC timing?
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Spend ~4 minutes reading and annotating, ~4 minutes on questions. Don’t reread entire passages.
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How to handle dense scientific passages?
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Focus on structure and relationships, not technical details. Paraphrase complex ideas.
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What’s a 'viewpoint' question?
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Tests recognition of differing perspectives. Compare authors’ opinions or theories.
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Common mistake in RC?
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Reading too passively — you must engage with the text and anticipate questions.
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Tip for tracking structure?
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Note paragraph roles: background, theory, example, counterargument, or conclusion.
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What’s a 'strengthen/weaken' RC question?
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It asks which evidence would support or challenge an author’s claim — rare but similar to LR logic.
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How to guess effectively on RC?
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Eliminate extreme, unsupported, or out-of-scope answers. Neutral, supported options are safer.
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Best way to practice RC?
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Read complex texts daily (e.g., The Economist, academic journals) and summarize main points quickly.
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Final RC tip?
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Always know where to find key information — annotation is your roadmap for fast retrieval.