Barron's Pass Key to the Lsat: Law School Admission Test

by Bobrow, Jerry; Covino, William A.; Kay, David A.; Spencer, Daniel C.; Weisinger, Merritt L.

• ISBN13: 9780764104688
• ISBN10: 0764104683
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

This book is a smaller and somewhat condensed version of Barron's full-size LSAT test prep manual. The Pass Key version offers three (?) complete model LSATs with all questions answered and explained.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi	(4)
Preparing for the LSAT: A Five-Step Approach	xi	(4)
Acknowledgments	xv
PART ONE INTRODUCTION Getting Acquainted with the Test	1	(16)
Introduction to the LSAT	2	(15)
Answers to Some Commonly Asked Questions	2	(3)
Basic Format of the LSAT and Scoring	5	(2)
A Closer Look at the Timing--What It Really Means	6	(1)
Important Reminders	6	(1)
Some Words to the Wise	7	(1)
Ask a Few Questions	7	(1)
An Effective Study Program	7	(2)
A Three-Week LSAT Study Plan	7	(2)
Before You Begin	9	(5)
The Main Focus	9	(1)
Understanding the Thinking Processes	9	(1)
Some General Strategies	10	(1)
The One-Check, Two-Check System	10	(1)
The Elimination Strategy	11	(1)
Marking in the Test Booklet	12	(1)
The "Multiple-Multiple-Choice" Item (Not appeared recently)	12	(1)
Pitfalls--What to Watch Out For	13	(1)
The Common Mistake--The Misread	13	(1)
Distracters and "Attractive" Distracters	14	(1)
Analyzing Your LSAT Score: A Broad Range Score Approximator	14	(3)
Obtaining Your Approximate Score Range	14	(3)
PART TWO ANALYSIS Understanding the Sections and the Key Strategies	17	(186)
Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension	18	(31)
Introduction to Question Type	18	(3)
Active Reading	18	(1)
Example--Sample Passage and Questions	19	(2)
Four-Step Approach	21	(10)
Step One: Skim the Questions	21	(2)
Step Two (Optional): Skim the Passage	23	(1)
Step Three: Read and Mark the Passage	24	(3)
Step Four: Answer the Questions	27	(4)
An Alternative General Approach	31	(1)
Basic Training: Extra, Effective Practice	31	(1)
Extra Practice: Reading Comprehension	32	(17)
Answers and Explanations	43	(6)
Chapter 2 Analytical Reasoning	49	(76)
Introduction to Question Type	49	(3)
When You Start a Set, Focus On:	49	(1)
Reading the Conditions	49	(1)
Marking the Conditions	49	(1)
When You Start Drawing Your Display, Focus On:	50	(1)
Finding Key Items	50	(1)
Drawing and Placing Information	50	(1)
Reasoning from the Conditions	51	(1)
When You Start Answering the Questions, Focus On:	51	(1)
Reading the Questions	51	(1)
Working with the Answer Choices	51	(1)
The Approach	52	(41)
Analyzing Types of Charts	52	(1)
The Connection Chart	52	(3)
The Position Chart	55	(10)
Position Chart with the Diagram Provided	65	(5)
The Map	70	(5)
The Numerical Display or Numerical Position Diagram	75	(5)
The Information Chart	80	(3)
The Elimination Grid	83	(4)
Pulling Out Information	87	(2)
Venn Diagrams/Grouping Arrows	89	(4)
In Conclusion	93	(1)
An Alternative General Approach	93	(1)
Extra Practice: Analytical Reasoning	94	(31)
Answers and Explanations	109	(16)
Chapter 3 Logical Reasoning	125	(62)
Introduction to Question Type	125	(1)
The Approach	126	(34)
The Basic Components	126	(1)
The Passage, Argument, or Discussion	126	(1)
The Question	126	(1)
The Choices	126	(1)
Analyzing Question Categories	127	(1)
Author's Main Point or Main Idea	127	(2)
Author Information or Author's Purpose	129	(2)
Form of Argumentation	131	(1)
Strengthening or Weakening the Author's Statement or Conclusion	132	(4)
Author Assumptions, Presuppositions, Underlying Principles	136	(3)
Inferences and Implications	139	(2)
Deductions	141	(3)
Parallel Reasoning or Similarity of Logic	144	(2)
Argument Exchange	146	(2)
Syllogistic Reasoning	148	(2)
Conclusions	150	(1)
Logical Flaws	151	(3)
Situation Analysis	154	(3)
Passage Completion	157	(1)
Word Reference	158	(1)
In Conclusion	159	(1)
Review of Some General Strategies for Logical Reasoning	159	(1)
Extra Practice: Logical Reasoning	160	(27)
Answers and Explanations	178	(9)
Chapter 4 Writing Sample	187	(16)
Introduction	187	(1)
General Directions	187	(1)
The Approach	188	(8)
Analyzing the Writing Sample Topic	188	(1)
The Phases of Writing	189	(1)
Phase 1--Prewriting	189	(1)
Phase 2--Writing	190	(1)
Phase 3--Reading	190	(1)
Two Completed Writing Samples	190	(5)
Review of General Tips	195	(1)
Practice: Writing Sample	196	(7)
PART THREE PRACTICE Mastering Problem Types and Time Pressures	203	(184)
Chapter 5 Model Test One	204	(58)
Examination	207	(40)
Answer Key	247	(1)
Model Test Analysis	248	(1)
Explanation of Answers	249	(13)
Chapter 6 Model Test Two	262	(64)
Examination	265	(44)
Answer Key	309	(1)
Model Test Analysis	310	(1)
Explanation of Answers	311	(15)
Chapter 7 Model Test Three	326	(61)
Examination	329	(42)
Answer Key	371	(1)
Model Test Analysis	372	(1)
Explanation of Answers	373	(14)
PART FOUR FINAL TOUCHES Reviewing the Important Techniques	387
Chapter 8 A Summary of Strategies	388
Directions and Strategies	388	(2)
General Tips	388	(1)
Review of LSAT Areas	388	(1)
Reading Comprehension	388	(1)
Analytical Reasoning	389	(1)
Logical Reasoning	389	(1)
Writing Sample	389	(1)
A Final Checklist	390