How to Solve LSAT “Disagree” Questions

"Disagree" questions appear in the LSAT Logical Reasoning section. These questions ask you to identify a specific point of disagreement between two people.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to accurately pinpoint the disagreement and choose the correct answer. We’ll cover strategies for analyzing each speaker’s statements, making strong predictions, and systematically evaluating answer choices to determine the exact issue that the two speakers disagree on.

What Are LSAT "Disagree" Questions?

LSAT "Disagree" questions ask you to find something that two people disagree about.

These questions present two viewpoints and ask you to determine what the speakers are in disagreement about based on their statements. To answer correctly, you need to carefully analyze each speaker's argument and identify where their views overlap or conflict. With this knowledge, you can select the answer that accurately reflects the issue that they hold opposing positions on.

Types of Disagree Questions

Some examples of the different types of Disagree questions in Logical Reasoning are:

• The statements above provide the most support for holding that Mark and Simon disagree about whether…
• The main point at issue between Michael and Stan is whether…
• On the basis of their statements, the two students are committed to disagreeing over…

Make a Strong Prediction

The keys to Logical Reasoning are 1) actively engaging with each passage before reading the question stem and 2) making a strong prediction before reading the answer choices.

To spot the disagreement:

1. Treat everything in each argument as evidence. Argue with the conclusions, not the premises. Figure out what each person believes, even if they’re wrong or their logic sucks.
2. Spot where the two positions overlap and conflict. After reading the vague phrase “I disagree,” students often assume the second person disagrees with the first person’s main conclusion. Don’t fall into this trap! Pinpoint the exact areas of conflict between the two speakers’ positions.

Consider the following example:

Jim: We should pull our troops out of the Persian Gulf because it’s too hot there.
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Sarah: I disagree. The weather there is quite nice.

In this exchange, Sarah is not disagreeing with Jim’s conclusion that we should pull out our troops, but with his premise that it’s too hot there. For all we know, she agrees that we should pull out our troops. That’s not the point of conflict.

This might be your prediction: Jim and Sarah disagree over the Gulf’s weather.

What to Look For in the Answer Choices

As you read each answer, ask yourself two questions:

1. What does person A think about this answer? (Agree, disagree, or unknown?)
2. What does person B think about this answer?  (Agree, disagree, or unknown?)

The correct answer will be something with which one person agrees and the other disagrees. There are plenty of ways an answer choice can be wrong:

• If both agree with that answer, then it’s wrong.
• If both disagree with that answer, then it’s wrong.
• If one person doesn’t say enough for you to know what they think about that answer, then that answer is wrong and you can move on without evaluating what the other person thinks.

Repeat this process for each answer choice.

Once you know what to look for in the answer choices, you're less likely to go wrong by falling for crafty incorrect answers or focusing too much on argument structure.

“Agree” Questions

Occasionally, passages involving two speakers will ask you to pinpoint how the two speakers agree rather than disagree. Follow the same strategy outlined above. For each answer choice, ask yourself what person A thinks about it, what person B thinks about it. Select the answer choice about which both speakers clearly agree.

More on Solving LSAT "Disagree" Questions

How do you find the correct answer choice with Disagree questions in the LSAT?

To find the correct answer choice in LSAT Disagree questions, identify the specific point of conflict between the two speakers. Correct answers will present a statement that one speaker agrees with and the other disagrees with. In incorrect answer choices, you'll find that either both speakers agree, or it's unclear what one speaker thinks. The key is to ensure that the disagreement is clear and direct, reflecting opposing views on the same issue.

How can I get better at LSAT disagree questions?

To improve at LSAT Disagree questions, practice identifying the conclusion from each speaker’s argument and the specific point of conflict. Make predictions about the disagreement before you review answer choices, and focus on how each choice aligns with the speakers' views. This will lead you to the right answer. Practice makes perfect—so once you've nailed the techniques, try some practice questions to test yourself.

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“Agree” Questions

Occasionally, passages involving two speakers will ask you to pinpoint how the two speakers agree rather than disagree. Follow the same strategy outlined above. For each answer choice, ask yourself what person A thinks about it, what person B thinks about it. Select the answer choice about which both speakers clearly agree.