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title: "LSAT Tip of the Week: The Logical Reasoning Section"
description: Your weekly tip on how to conquer the logical reasoning section of the LSAT.
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![logicalreasoning.jpg](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logicalreasoning.jpg?width=300&height=168&name=logicalreasoning.jpg)In order to truly master the [logical reasoning section](https://www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/prep/logical-reasoning) on the LSAT you must first master the different types of questions that you may encounter. Learning to identify the question type will allow you to attack each problem in the most efficient manner. There are about seven reoccurring question types which include: flaw, assumption, inference, strengthen, weaken, paradox, and principle. You can read more about the frequency of each of these question types in this [article on Magoosh](https://magoosh.com/lsat/2016/most-common-logical-reasoning-question-types/). As stated in the article, the three types of questions you will encounter most frequently will be assumption, flaw, and inference questions- so we will spend some time highlighting these three this week. First, an assumption question will give you an argument that is missing an important component, and you must choose the answer choice that best fits in with the argument. You can find a detailed explanation and example [on 7sage](https://7sage.com/approach-necessary-assumption-questions/). Next, a flaw question is one in which there is not proper support between the premise and conclusion – AKA there is a “flaw” in the relationship between the two. You can find example questions and a detailed explanation [on lawschooli](https://lawschooli.com/lsat-flaws-non-dummies/). Finally, in an inference question you must choose the answer that is most supported.

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