Quantifier LSAT tips + examples!
We see many students struggle with quantifier-overlap questions on the LSAT. So here's a quick graphic to help, plus some examples of how they actually play out! This is not totally exhaustive, as some words, like ‘most’, could be framed as ‘the majority of’, and there are other similar switches. Just know that these are the major groups and will most often appear on the LSAT.
All + All
All US World Cup players are elite athletes. All US World Cup players are going to win the World Cup. So, all US World Cup players are elite athletes who are going to win the World Cup.
Most + All
All astronauts have passed extensive physical training. Most astronauts have a background in engineering or science. So: most astronauts have passed extensive physical training and have a background in engineering or science.
Some + All
All Nobel Prize winners were nominated by someone in their field. Some Nobel Prize winners were under 35 when they won. So: some Nobel Prize winners were nominated by someone in their field and were under 35 when they won.
Most + Most
Most chess grandmasters started playing before age 10. Most chess grandmasters have an above-average memory. Because they are both over 50%, this forces overlap, so some chess grandmasters started playing before age 10 and have an above-average memory.
Some + Most
Some Olympic sprinters also compete in the long jump. Most Olympic sprinters train year-round with a dedicated coach. No guaranteed conclusion here. It's entirely possible every dual event sprinter skips the year-round coaching group.
Some + Some
Some professional chefs are also trained sommeliers. Some professional chefs are also cookbook authors. No guaranteed conclusion here either. Two small groups can easily miss each other completely.
Feel free to leave any questions or comments so I can help out!
