LSAT Reading Comprehension - Essential Terms

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Reading Comprehension (RC)

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One of the scored sections of the LSAT, consisting of four reading sets (including one comparative set) with approximately 26–28 questions. It is completed in 34 minutes.

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Single Passage

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The standard LSAT Reading Comprehension format where a single text, usually 450-550 words long, is followed by 5-8 questions testing your understanding of the author's main point, structure, and details.

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Comparative Reading (Paired Passages)

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A variation of the Reading Comprehension format featuring two shorter passages on the same topic. Questions often ask you to identify the relationship between the authors, such as points of agreement or disagreement.

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Stated or Implied

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The official rule governing RC answers. Correct answers must be directly stated in the text or logically implied by it. You must not use outside knowledge or personal opinions to answer questions.

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Main Point Question

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A question type asking what the primary thesis or conclusion of the passage is. The correct answer usually encompasses the passage's central argument rather than just a detail or a counterargument.