LSAT Reading

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

Understanding Passage StructureIdentifying Author’s ViewpointTypes of LSAT Reading Questions
Making Logical InferencesHandling Comparative Reading PassagesDealing with Dense or Technical Material
Applying Reading Skills to Academic SuccessReading Critically in Everyday LifePreparing for Law School Reading
Active Reading and AnnotationTime Management on Test DayEliminating Wrong Answer Choices
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Advanced Topics

Handling Comparative Reading Passages

Tackling Double Passages

Some LSAT sections present two short passages side by side. These comparative passages ask you to analyze relationships between the texts.

Steps to Success

  • Read Both Carefully: Note each passage’s main point and tone.
  • Compare and Contrast: Identify agreements, disagreements, and unique perspectives.
  • Synthesize Information: Some questions require blending ideas from both passages.

Making It Manageable

Create a quick chart or jot notes on similarities and differences.

Use in Real Life

Comparative reading is handy for evaluating competing articles, proposals, or arguments in school and beyond.

Examples

  • Passage A argues for renewable energy, while Passage B critiques its economic impact.

  • One author supports a theory, the other raises doubts, and you’re asked where they overlap.

In a Nutshell

Confidently analyze and compare two related texts.

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Dealing with Dense or Technical Material