
Logical Fallacies practice
Authored by Holly Werenko
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a debate, Squidward criticizes Spongebob's character instead of addressing his argument. What type of fallacy is this?
Attacking the person instead of the argument
Exaggerating the opponent's argument
Assuming something is true because it's popular
Changing the subject to an easier topic
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a debate, Sandy argues that schools should have healthier lunch options. Patrick responds by saying Sandy wants to ban all tasty foods from schools, which is not true. Which fallacy does Patrick's response illustrate?
Bandwagon effect
Straw man fallacy
Slippery slope
Hasty generalization
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the bandwagon effect assume?
An argument is true because it's popular
A small action leads to a big outcome
A personal attack is more effective
Changing the subject is a good strategy
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Spongebob is worried that if he doesn't get an A on his next test, he will fail the class, not graduate, and never find a job. Which fallacy exaggerates possible outcomes?
Ad hominem
Straw man
Slippery slope
Red herring
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a hasty generalization?
Making a personal attack
Changing the subject
Making bold claims with insufficient evidence
Assuming popularity equals truth
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a debate, Squidward tries to distract everyone by talking about his clarinet skills instead of addressing the issue at hand. What tactic is Squidward using?
Attacking the person
Exaggerating an argument
Changing the subject to an easier, unrelated topic
Assuming an argument is true because it's popular
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a Bikini Bottom debate, SpongeBob criticizes Patrick's choice of clothing instead of addressing Patrick's argument about environmental policies. Why is SpongeBob's approach ineffective?
It exaggerates the argument
It doesn't address the topic
It assumes popularity equals truth
It changes the subject
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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