
Fallacy Identification Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following statement: "We should not listen to John's argument about climate change because he failed his science class last year." What type of fallacy is this?
Straw Man
Red Herring
Ad Hominem
Slippery Slope
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a straw man fallacy?
"I think we should have more art classes." "So you want to cut funding for math and science?"
"We need to improve our roads." "I agree, let's also focus on public transport."
"I don't like ice cream." "That's okay, not everyone does."
"I prefer cats over dogs." "Cats are great pets."
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the red herring in the following dialogue: "Why should we worry about the environment when there are so many people unemployed?"
The importance of the environment
The issue of unemployment
The need for jobs
The benefits of recycling
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the logical reasoning: "If we allow students to redo their homework, soon they will expect to redo all their tests and exams."
Strong reasoning
Slippery slope fallacy
Red herring fallacy
Straw man fallacy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare the following statements and identify which one contains a straw man fallacy:
"We should have more PE classes." "So you think academics aren't important?"
"We need to save money." "Let's start by reducing waste."
"I love reading books." "Books are a great source of knowledge."
"We should eat more vegetables." "Vegetables are healthy."
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Create an example of a red herring fallacy related to school uniforms.
"School uniforms are expensive, so we should focus on improving school lunches."
"School uniforms help with discipline, so we should have a dress code."
"School uniforms are uncomfortable, so we should have more casual days."
"School uniforms promote equality, so we should enforce them."
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a red herring tactic?
"We need to reduce pollution." "But what about the economy?"
"We should recycle more." "Recycling is good for the environment."
"Let's plant more trees." "Trees help clean the air."
"We need better education." "Education is important for the future."
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