Logical Reasoning · Question Type
Principle Questions
Apply or identify the underlying rule.
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Principle questions come in two forms: 'Apply' gives you a principle and asks which situation follows it; 'Identify' gives a situation and asks which principle justifies it.
Strategy for Principle questions
- Restate the principle in a general 'if X, then Y' form.
- For Apply questions, check the direction — the situation must trigger the antecedent.
- For Identify questions, the correct principle must justify every element of the conclusion.
How this type shows up on the 2026 LSAT
Principle questions appear on both scored Logical Reasoning sections. With LR now contributing roughly two-thirds of your scaled score, mastering high-frequency types like this one is one of the highest-ROI activities in LSAT prep. Slot dedicated principle drills into a structured 12-week LSAT roadmap, then benchmark your gains inside a full LR practice test or a complete timed test-day simulation.