Learning LR strategies??

[minhtientm249]

I can do correctly do some LR questions, but not by knowing the knowledge of the test, but rather primitive techniques. I don't know any way to learn about LR so that I can predict the answer choices and arguments. How should I learn?

Also, by the end of the learning period, would one normally be able to correctly pick the answer choice without having to go through all of the choices?

Thank you very much.

[maryadkins]

Are you in a course or tutoring? That's the best place to start learning LR techniques! If you prefer to self-study, I'd take up our Logical Reasoning Strategy Guide. The techniques are specific to question type, so it's too much to address on the forum as a general matter. Study and practice can make a big difference on this test, so I hope you decide to put in the time.

You'll always have to read all the answer choices and should unless you have 5 seconds left to choose and answer, or no time and just need to guess.

[chike_eze]

I can do correctly do some LR questions, but not by knowing the knowledge of the test, but rather primitive techniques. I don't know any way to learn about LR so that I can predict the answer choices and arguments. How should I learn?

Also, by the end of the learning period, would one normally be able to correctly pick the answer choice without having to go through all of the choices?

Thank you very much.

No silver bullets. Learn techniques, then practice practice practice. Some have naturally good logical instincts, others need to work at developing those instincts (me included).

Also, be careful of fire-proof techniques for all LR or RC and LG for that matter. While it is true that there are general strategies to attack families of LR questions, it is not necessarily the case that a strategy applies in every situation. I personally wasted a lot of time trying to master individual strategies (tools) for LR types -- this is useful to a certain extent, diminishing soon follows. I think it is more productive to learn the tools, practice-practice using them, and adjust where needed.

People learn differently. Some read faster, some are more visual, some are more logical-- whatever the case may be, you have to figure out what works best for you. Can you go faster while maintaining accuracy? Or is it better to slow down for a higher batting average? stay tuned.