Assumption Question- Two new answer types?

[jaf51200]

Prior to drilling Assumption questions, I was under the impression that their correct answer choices either focus on filling the gap between the premise and conclusion, or denying other possibilities that the argument ignores. However, I have recently noticed two more correct answer types for Assumption questions: 1) AC's that focus primarily on the conclusion and ignore the premises (PrepTest 10, Section 1, Question 3) and, 2) AC's that focus primarily on the premise and ignore the conclusion (example PrepTest 3, Section 4, Question 19). These examples have confused me, as I usually attack the questions with the Manhattan LSAT Argument Core method and in these questions the relationship between the premises and the conclusion is secondary.

[tommywallach]

Hey Jaf,

I wouldn't think of them in terms of "new answer types." Assumptions are, by definition, about the gap between the premise and the conclusion. Occasionally, LSAT writes questions that don't fit neatly in a box. So instead of trying to make new boxes, just allow for some flexibility. However, don't forget that a few exceptions don't undermine the rules overall.

Good luck!

-t