Assumption Questions

[tayloramalkin]

Is there a way to predict the correct answer just from reading the stimulus in an assumption question? I understand the difference between supporters and defenders. But could one say that if there is conditional/causal reasoning in the stimulus the answer would most likely be a defender?

I'm having difficulty remembering that the correct answer will vary anywhere from closing the gap to bringing in a new idea/eliminating one.

[Emily Haney-Caron]

Hi tayloramalkin,

Great question! The short answer is, no. You might have a sense of what could be coming next, but a full pre-phrase will often be difficult just based on the stimulus for assumption questions. In thinking through supporter and defender assumption questions, I find this thread really helpful: lsat/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=7606

Take a look, and if that brings up additional questions, we're more than happy to answer them! Hope that helps!