LR's Primary Objective

#1 : Determine whether the stimulus contains an argument or if it is only a set of factual statements.

#2 : If the stimulus contains an argument, identify the conclusion of the argument. If the stimulus contains a fact set, examine each fact.

#3 : If the stimulus contains an argument, determine whether the atgument is strong or weak.

#4 : Read closely and know precisely what the author said. Do not generalize!

#5 : Carefully read and identify the question stem. Do not assume that certain words are automatically associated with certain question types.