Logical Fallacies Final

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English
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12th Grade
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Tomas Ramos
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a hasty generalization?
I met two people from Italy, and they were both friendly. Therefore, all Italians must be friendly.
The school should invest in more science labs because students are struggling with science subjects.
My teacher said the sky is blue, so it must be true.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best illustrates the bandwagon fallacy?
Everyone in my class has the latest smartphone, so I should get one too.
If you keep eating fast food, you’re going to have serious health problems.
I think it’s going to rain today because it looks cloudy.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the red herring fallacy in the following statements:
We shouldn’t worry about climate change right now. There are people who don’t even have enough food to eat.
My parents are always nagging me to study more, but I do fine on my tests.
If you don’t start saving money now, you won’t be able to afford a vacation.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is an appeal to authority?
You shouldn’t drink so much soda because my doctor says it’s bad for your health.
You should read more books because reading improves your vocabulary.
We need to reduce pollution to save the environment.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following examples shows a slippery slope fallacy?
If we allow students to wear hats in school, soon they’ll be wearing pajamas and refusing to follow any dress code.
People should recycle more because it helps the environment.
My friend didn’t like that movie, so I probably won’t either.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following contains an ad hominem attack?
I don’t agree with that politician’s opinion because he’s a terrible person.
That new restaurant in town is getting great reviews.
Let’s work together to find a solution instead of arguing.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following represents a hasty generalization?
I failed the first math test, so I’m never going to pass math.
If you work hard, you’ll get better results.
She’s the smartest person I know, so she must be right about everything.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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