WorksheetsG101 Lesson 2-7 revision =)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
In the following questions, assume that the premises are true.
"Sugar is unhealthy as it is bad for health."
Which of the following best describes the type of reasoning shown in the comment above?
Anecdotal reasoning
Circular reasoning
Slippery slope reasoning
Ecological reasoning
In the following questions, assume that the premises are true.
“The pasta served by this restaurant tastes horrible. This is because both my friend Bob and my uncle Gary ordered the pasta from this restaurant on two separate occasions, and they provided feedback that the pasta tasted horrible.”
Does the comment above contain anecdotal reasoning? Select the BEST option.
Yes, as the conclusion is based on evidence which can be observed and verified.
No, as the conclusion is based on the encounters of two persons instead of one.
No, as the conclusion is the horrible taste of pasta, which is something subjective.
Yes, as the conclusion is based only on the individual experiences of Bob and Gary.
In the following questions, assume that the premises are true.
Student Kumar from this school recently came in first in a national Math competition. So, students from this school are good Math.
Which of the following best describes the flaw in the argument above?
The statement is not even an argument as there are no premises.
The argument is going round in circles without making any clear conclusion.
The conclusion about students in this school is based only on the performance of one student.
The use of a group data to form a conclusion about Kumar in this case is not accurate.
Which of the following is a GOOD inductive argument? Assume all premises to be true.
Tina and Larry are artists. Tina and Larry are creative. So, artists are creative.
If Tina is an artist, and Tina is creative, then Artists are usually creative.
Most artists are creative. Larry is an artist. So, Larry is most likely creative.
Tina is an artist. Tina is creative. So, artists are creative.
Explain whether the following argument is GOOD or BAD. Assume all premises to be true.
Premise 1: All cafes in Singapore sell coffee.
Premise 2: This place in Singapore is a library.
Conclusion: Therefore, this place does not sell coffee.
Good; because libraries do not usually sell coffee.
Bad; because this library may not be in Singapore.
Bad; because places other than cafes may sell coffee.
Good; because Premise 1 states that all cafes in Singapore sell coffee and Premise 2 states that this place is not a café.
Which of the following BEST explains whether the claim is verifiable or non-verifiable?
"Laryssa has a beautiful daughter."
Non-verifiable, because Laryssa's daughter might turn out to be ugly.
Non-verifiable, because what is 'beautiful' to one may be 'ugly' to another.
Verifiable, because we can ask Laryssa directly if her daughter is beautiful or not.
Verifiable, because we can look at Laryssa's daughter to determine if she is indeed beautiful or not.
Which of the following is the BEST way to evaluate the claim?
"Mark's two brothers are named ABC and DEF respectively."
Check the identity cards of his two brothers.
Ask Mark to show you photos of his two brothers.
Reject the claim as it is unlikely parents will name their children ABC and DEF.
Ask Mark whether his brothers are named ABC and DEF.
What type of claim is this?
"I am going to run 10 km tomorrow."
Claim of fact
Claim of value
Claim of definition
Claim of policy
In the following questions, assume that the premises are true.
Student Kumar from this school recently came in first in a national Math competition. So, students from this school are good Math.
Which of the following best describes the flaw in the argument above?
The conclusion about students in this school is based only on the performance of one student.
The use of a group data to form a conclusion about Kumar in this case is not accurate.
The statement is not even an argument as there are no premises.
The argument is going round in circles without making any clear conclusion.
Consider the following conversation between three friends who have just returned to campus for their lessons.
Which of the following best describes the MAIN bias in this conversation?
Yuanli: Are you in trouble? What did that lady in the uniform ask you?
Mark: Oh she took down my address because she said I broke the law.
Pui San: Did she explain? I wonder what did you do?
Mark: Well, it didn't cross my mind to question a uniformed personnel.
Confirmation Bias
Bandwagon Bias
No Bias
Authority Bias
Some say we should be easing up on the COVID-19 movement control order. Most support keeping the movement control order. As critical thinkers, we should support keeping the movement control because ______________________.
we do not have the expertise to make a judgment in this context.
it is always safer to go with the minority in case they are right
we have to be sceptical towards the opinions of the majority
there are strong factual reasons backed by expert opinions for doing so
Most of your research suggests laksa causes high cholesterol. However, you found a study that suggests the opposite. Assume all your evidence are from credible sources. As a critical thinker, how should you decide?
reject the counter argument
accept the counter argument
make a judgment on which side has a stronger argument
take a neutral stance on the topic that is debated
Cheryl said she went to the gym on 15 May 2020 at 6pm. Assume that the evidence is credible (i.e., not faked).
Which of the following is the BEST example of direct evidence for Cheryl's claim?
Cheryl's friend who said she saw Cheryl at the gym at 6.30pm.
Cheryl's friend posted on Instagram on 15 May 2020 at 6pm, a picture of Cheryl in the gym.
A photo of Cheryl in gym attire on 15 May 2020.
A photo of Cheryl in the gym, on 15 May 2020, with the clock on the wall showing 6pm.
Maureen told Jarvin that she suffered from insomnia last night and only fell asleep at 4.30am. In a separate text message from their friend Michelle, Michelle shared with Jarvin that Maureen had texted her "Goodnight, Michelle!" at 4.29am.
Does Michelle's account corroborate or contradict Maureen's claim?
contradict
corroborate
Maria said she brought her dog to the veterinarian that afternoon and came straight home after that. When she reached home, her husband observed that dog and cat fur, not belonging to their dog, was stuck to Maria's trousers.
Does her husband's observation corroborate or contradict Maria's claim? Select the best explanation.
Contradict; because Maria was likely to contact with other animals on her way home from the veterinarian.
Corroborate; because it is possible that there are other dogs and cats, visiting at the veterinarian, which came into contact with Maria.
Corroborate; because her husband could have checked with the veterinarian if his wife visited that afternoon.
Contradict; because her husband could have made a mistake in his observation of Maria as it may be dust on her trousers rather than dog and cat fur.
Which of the following BEST reveals that Rosliana may have a vested interest in the article?
Rosliana _____________________.
is an owner of a blog shop that sells coloured sunglasses
always wears a vest to school on the days she wears coloured sunglasses
owns at least 10 different coloured sunglasses
got a free sunglass after winning the most fashionable RP student award
Consider the following comment found in the article "According to a poll conducted by a student journalist for the RP school newsletter, most RP students wear coloured sunglasses to school. It's so trendy. You could become one of the cool kids if you wear it to school!"
Which of the following best describes the argument above?
It is a deductive argument because the premises guarantee the conclusion.
It is a inductive argument because the premises support the probable truth of the conclusion
It is a deductive argument because it makes a conclusion based on a general statement.
It is an inductive argument because it makes a general statement based on specific data
Consider the following comment found in the article: "Dreamy Duck Waffles are the best!
Which of the following BEST describes the above comment?
This is not an argument as it is said with an exclamation mark.
This is an argument with confirmation bias.
This is an argument with circular reasoning as the premise and conclusion are the same.
This is not an argument as there is a missing premise.
Which of the following is the PREMISE of the argument?
Vignesh has a cat and since cat owners are introverts, Vignesh is an introvert.
Introverts are cat owners.
Vignesh does not own a dog.
Cat owners are introverts.
Vignesh is an introvert.
Which of the following premise(s) would make the argument a GOOD deductive argument? Assume all premises to be true..
Premise 1: ___________________.
Premise 2: Lokman scored all As for his O'Levels exams.
Conclusion: Therefore, Lokman is from School A.
All students from School A scored all As for their O'Levels exams.
Students from School A scored all As for their O'Levels exams.
Lokman studies at School A.
All students who scored all As are from School A.
