pseudo-pair type problems are rare in 3x5 grids

[pat44]

There are a few types of situations that still throw me so I am working on those, namely "there are multiple greater/lesser than clues" and "the exact same 2 options remain open for C and D, forming a pseudo-true pairing" - but I get these grids so very rarely I have a hard time practicing them.

My method for studying these is now to screenshot them, and then try to work on them outside of the website.

[JoshGrams]

pairing.png
Like this one?

[pat44]

Hi JoshGrams!
I captured an example. The first graphic is the first instance of the hint, and the second is after 6 of the same hint (hint is displayed on last image). I highlighted the 6 X marks that were gained by this. I think this is only the 2nd time in many plays where I had this situation. Does it make sense to you?

[JoshGrams]

Oh, sorry. I was aiming for "here's another one to practice on, if you want" since somehow the very next one I played after reading your post had one of these deductions.

[pat44]

Oh, of course. I will try it once I understand what it is that I'm trying to do with these!

[Kitku]

To be clear,
1. do you have in mind situations like in pictures that pat44 attatched, or something else?
2. do you ask for blank grids with clues that will result in such situations? if not, how can we help you?

[pat44]

I agree, Kitku, I didn't make a clear ask!

I think the question behind the post really was: How do I get better at the situations where this is the hint: "the exact same 2 options remain open for C and D, forming a pseudo-true pairing" ?? The fact that they arise rarely is just an observation.

In the images I posted there were actually 6 x marks that I could have gained if I had only understood how to parse the grid.

I am curious, though, if these situations arise more frequently in other grids. Currently 3x5 challenging is what I typically attempt.

I appreciate JoshGrams offering an empty puzzle. Once I figure out how to "see" these situations, I will attempt the one he offered.

[Kitku]

Currently I do only 4x7 challenging, and I'd say these situations are fairly often. here it happened twice when I was solving it