David M. Killoran [Killoran - The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible 2018 Edition

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Author: David M. Killoran

Editorial Assistance: Jon M. Denning

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ISBN: 978-0-9846583-1-2

Contents

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Analytical Reasoning Basics

Chapter Three: Linear Games

Chapter Four: Advanced Linear Games

Chapter Five: Grouping Games

Chapter Six: Grouping/Linear Combination Games

Chapter Seven: Pure Sequencing Games

Chapter Eight: The Forgotten Few

Chapter Nine: Advanced Features and Techniques

Chapter Ten: Section Strategy and Management

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For supplemental information about this book, please visit the Logic Games Bible website at www.powerscore.com/gamesbible. The website contains expanded concept discussions and explanations, and answers to questions submitted by students.

About the Author

Dave Killoran, a graduate of Duke University, is an expert in test preparation with over 25 years of teaching experience and a 99th percentile score on an LSAC-administered LSAT. In addition to having written PowerScores legendary LSAT Bible Series and many other popular publications, Dave has overseen the preparation of thousands of students and founded two national LSAT preparation companies.

Chapter One: Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible . The purpose of this book is to provide you with a complete and cohesive system for attacking the Analytical Reasoning section of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). By carefully studying and correctly applying the techniques we employ, we are confident that you will increase your Analytical Reasoning score.

If you are looking to further improve your LSAT score, we also recommend that you pick up copies of the renowned PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible and LSAT Reading Comprehension Bible. When combined with the Logic Games Bible, you will have a formidable methodology for attacking the test. The other LSAT Bibles are available through our website at powerscore.com

and at fine retailers.

In an effort to clearly explain the fundamental principles of the Analytical Reasoning section (also known as Logic Games ), each chapter of this book contains a variety of drills, explanations, and Logic Games. The explanations and drills have been created by the development team at PowerScore, makers of the worlds best LSAT preparation courses and materials. The techniques in this book have been tested in live classes, through individual tutoring, and on the LSAT itself. Each Logic Game comes from an actual LSAT and is used with the permission of LSAC, the producers of the LSAT. We feel the use of real Logic Games is essential to your success on the LSAT, and none of the content of the games in this book has been modified from its original form.

While none of the content of the games in this book has been modified, the layout of some games has been changed. Starting with the June 2012 LSAT, every Logic Game began appearing on two pages, and thus we have replicated that format with all of the games in this book.

Each part of this book has been designed to reinforce your understanding of the concepts behind the Logic Games section. In order to effectively and efficiently apply our methods, we strongly recommend that you carefully read and then reread each of the discussions regarding game recognition, rule diagramming, and inference production. Also, we suggest that as you finish each question you look not only at the correct answer choice, but also at the incorrect answer choices. Look again at the problem and determine which elements led to the correct answer. Study the explanations and setups provided in the book and check them against your own work. By doing so you will greatly increase your chances of performing well on the Logic Games section.

In our LSAT courses, our admissions counseling programs, and our publications, we always strive to present the most accurate, up-to-date, and helpful information available. Consequently, LSAT Logic Games Bible students have access to a variety of resources to help with their preparation:

1. We have devoted a section of our website exclusively for Logic Games Bible students. This free online resource area offers:

• Written supplements to the book
• Online explanations of selected concepts
• Answers to questions posed by students
• LSAT Bible study plans
• Updates to the material
• A book evaluation and comments form

The exclusive LSAT Logic Games Bible online area can be accessed at:

powerscore.com/gamesbible