Logical Fallacies Practice

Ready to spot the fallacy? Which one of these is a classic example of an Ad Hominem attack?

• Rejecting an argument simply because it's old-school.

• Going after the person who's arguing rather than the argument they're making.

• Believing one thing caused another just because it happened first.

• Thinking something must be true because everyone seems to believe it.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is going after the person who's arguing rather than the argument they're making, which is a classic example of an Ad Hominem attack.

Let's play detective! Can you spot the Straw Man fallacy hidden among these options?

• Imagine saying, 'If we let students redo assignments for better grades, what's next? Allowing them to retake whole courses?'

• What about arguing, 'This idea can't be right because nobody has proven it's true.'

• Or perhaps, twisting someone's words to make their argument seem weaker than it is?

• Maybe declaring, 'This policy must be the best because that's how it's always been done.'

Imagine you're in a world where one small decision leads to exaggerated consequences. Which of these scenarios best fits into that world as an example of a Slippery Slope fallacy?

• "If we let students snack in class, next thing we know, they'll be feasting on five-course meals, leading to an invasion of mice and rats!"

• "Everyone's getting the latest smartphone model; it's gotta be the top choice out there."

• "He was the last one seen near the building, so clearly, he's the thief."

• "No one has disproved this theory yet, so it must be the absolute truth."

Let's dive into a brain teaser! Ever heard of the Post Hoc fallacy? It's a sneaky little logic slip-up. Can you figure out what it's all about?

• Is it when we think two events are dance partners, leading and following, just because they hit the stage together?

• Or is it when we believe the opening act caused the headliner's performance, simply because it came first?

• Maybe it's dismissing the opening band's talent, focusing on their glittery outfits instead of their music?

• Or could it be insisting the concert was epic, without any proof, just because no one said it was bad?

Can you spot the example of Begging the Question? Think of it as a detective game where you're uncovering logical fallacies!

• "You can't possibly give me a C in this class; I'm an A student through and through."

• "This policy is the best, obviously. It's been our go-to for ages!"

• "Sugar is our enemy, folks! Without cutting it out, we're all doomed to fall ill."

• "The beach is everyone's summer dream, right? It's going to be packed!"

Let's dive into a brain teaser! What does the Argument from Ignorance fallacy refer to?

• Assuming something is true simply because it hasn't been proven false. A classic 'prove me wrong' scenario!

• Believing an idea is correct just because it's popular. 'Everyone thinks so, so it must be true', right?

• Going after the person who's making the point, rather than the point itself. 'Don't listen to them, they're no expert!'

• Only seeing things in black and white. 'If it's not this, it has to be that.'

Jump on the bandwagon! Which of these statements is waving the flag of a Bandwagon Argument?

• "Join the crowd! Vote for this candidate because everyone else is doing it."

• "Don't be the odd one out! If you don't follow the trend, you'll be left behind."

• "This policy is the best; it's stood the test of time, after all."

• "Ghosts? Since no one can prove they exist, they must be a figment of our imagination."

Let's play detective! Can you spot the Two Wrongs Fallacy in these statements?

• Defending a naughty deed by pointing out someone else's mischief.

• Thinking one thing caused another, just because it happened first.

• Assuming something's true because no one has proven it false...yet.

• Believing something's right because everyone seems to agree.

Imagine you're in a debate club! Which scenario screams 'That's a False Analogy!' the loudest?

• "Just like cars, bicycles are a mode of transport, so why not let them zoom on highways?"

• "Allowing students to question teachers today means tomorrow, they'll be challenging the law itself!"

• "He must be fibbing now, remember that one time he lied?"

• "Everyone seems to love this idea, so it's got to be the right one, right?"

Let's dive into a brain teaser! What does 'Guilt by Association' really mean? Pick the best description:

• Is it about dismissing an argument due to the unsavory reputation of its supporter?

• Could it be assuming that if two things are related, they must share the same qualities?

• Maybe it's both of these intriguing ideas combined?

• Or is it possible that it's neither of these explanations?