LSAT Reading

A comprehensive look at the skills and strategies needed to master the LSAT Reading Comprehension section.

Advanced Topics

Dealing with Dense or Technical Material

Conquering Complex Passages

Some LSAT passages are packed with scientific, legal, or historical jargon. Don’t panic!

Strategies for Tough Texts

  • Ignore the Jargon: Focus on the big picture, not every technical term.
  • Find the Thread: Track the main argument or purpose.
  • Use Context Clues: Surrounding sentences often explain tricky terms.
  • Summarize Each Paragraph: After reading, paraphrase in your own words.

Real-World Benefit

These skills help you tackle challenging texts in college, law, or even when reading instructions for new technology.

Examples

  • A passage discusses the process of photosynthesis—don’t get bogged down, just note the main point and argument.

  • Legal jargon fills a paragraph, but the takeaway is simply that the law changed how companies report earnings.

In a Nutshell

Stay focused and extract meaning from even the densest material.

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