Arguments over puzzles
Questions present short passages and ask you to find a conclusion, assumption or flaw, or to strengthen or weaken the reasoning. There is typically less emphasis on arrangement puzzles, so do not over-train on those formats.
Skills to build
- Splitting an argument into premises and conclusion
- Spotting unstated assumptions and logical flaws
- Analogies and basic syllogisms
In practice
Read each passage once for structure and a second time for detail. Cross out options that introduce new information. In mocks, record the types of flaws that trick you most often and drill them. Maintain balance across sections; the overall plan appears in the CLAT strategy guide.
Related: Quantitative Techniques, Legal Reasoning and the CLAT hub.