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Deductive and Inductive Argument Forms/ Styles

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mang Cardo cooked an obnoxious meal. I was not able to eat it because of its extremely unpleasant smell.

a)

Arguments from Definition

b)

Inductive Generalization

c)

Arguments from Analogy

d)

Predictions about the Future

2.

There is a news that we will be in a General Lockdown in Batangas because of the increasing number of covid cases. The news was probably true based on the recent interview with the Batangas Governor.

a)

Arguments based on Math

b)

Categorical Syllogism

c)

Arguments from Authority

d)

Hypothetical Syllogism

3.

The pentagon has five equal sides which is the reason why the USA's national defense headquarters is called the "Pentagon".

a)

Arguments from Authority

b)

Arguments from Analogy

c)

Arguments based on Signs

d)

Arguments based on Math

4.

I heard sirens coming from the firetruck over a kilometer from our house. So there might be a fire close to our residence.

a)

Causal Inference

b)

Hypothetical Syllogism

c)

Arguments from Definition

d)

Arguments based on Math

5.

If Mark was the author of the first Gospel, then Matthew used his work as reference. Mark is the author of the first Gospel. Therefore, Matthew used his work as a reference.

a)

Arguments from Authority

b)

Hypothetical Syllogism

c)

Arguments from Analogy

d)

Causal Inference

6.

There are 6 out of 10 individuals that are infected with the virus. So we may argue that 60 percent of the population are infected.

a)

Arguments based on Math

b)

Categorical Syllogism

c)

Inductive Generalizations

d)

Disjunctive Syllogisms

7.

No NBA basketball player has ever won the MVP for five times. LeBron Jones is an NBA basketball player. Thus, he never won the MVP five times.

a)

Predictions about the Future

b)

Inductive Generalization

c)

Categorical Syllogism

d)

Causal Inference

8.

I accidentally ate crabs of which I am allergic from. I might need to go to hospital later.

a)

Hypothetical Syllogism

b)

Arguments from Analogy

c)

Predictions about the Future

d)

Arguments from Authority

9.

Either we die from hunger or we work hard to earn our food. We worked really hard. Therefore, we will not die from hunger.

a)

Disjunctive Syllogism

b)

Hypothetical Syllogism

c)

Arguments from Authority

d)

Causal Inference

10.

There is a paper on the door of the doctor that says, "the doctor is out." One might say that the doctor is making a surgery.

a)

Arguments from Authority

b)

Arguments based on Signs

c)

Causal Inference

d)

Arguments from Definition

11.

If we eat healthy and have proper exercise, then we will be healthy. We do not eat healthy food and proper exercise. It means that we are not healthy.

a)

Disjunctive Syllogism

b)

Hypothetical Syllogism

c)

Categorical Syllogism

d)

Arguments from Authority

12.

Carlo's PS9 has 100 games installed when he bought it. So it means that Joel's PS9 must also have 100 games installed when it arrives.

a)

Argument from Authority

b)

Hypothetical Syllogism

c)

Arguments from Analogy

d)

Arguments based on Math

13.

We have three Nissan GTRs, two Jeep Rubicons, and three Ferraris. Therefore, we own eight luxury cars.

a)

Arguments from Authority

b)

Causal Inference

c)

Arguments based on Math

d)

Arguments from Analogy

14.

All the churches in Ilocos Region are made of cobble stones. San Martin is a church in Western Ilocos Region. Thus, San Martin Church is made of cobble stones.

a)

Causal Inference

b)

Categorical Syllogism

c)

Hypothetical Syllogism

d)

Argument fron Analogy

15.

Someone argues that Jollibee's Fried Chicken is delicious because they are fed organic feeds, it follows that KFC's Fried Chicken is also delicious because they are also fed with organic feeds.

a)

Hypothetical Syllogism

b)

Arguments based on Math

c)

Arguments from Authority

d)

Arguments from Analogy

16.

Some teachers in our university are having their training on andragogy. It was mentioned last meeting that they will be practicing teaching adults.

a)

Arguments from Authority

b)

Categorical Syllogisms

c)

Arguments from Definition

d)

inductive Generalization

17.

Doctors argue that because three out of ten cancer patients survive, then there is very little chance for a cancer patient to survive.

a)

Inductive Generalization

b)

Arguments from Authority

c)

Arguments based on Math

d)

Categorical Syllogism

18.

There is a "no swimming" sign on the beach. One might say that there may be sharks in the water.

a)

Inductive Generalization

b)

Arguments from Authority

c)

Arguments based on Signs

d)

Causal Inference

19.

No pets are allowed to enter the hotel. Congo is Joe's pet iguana. Thus, Congo is not allowed to enter the hotel.

a)

Disjunctive Syllogisms

b)

Categorical Syllogisms

c)

Hypothetical Syllogisms

d)

Argument from Analogy

20.

1 dollar is equivalent to 52 pesos. Thus, my 100 dollars is equivalent to 5200 pesos.

a)

Arguments from Analogy

b)

Inductive Generalization

c)

Arguments from Authority

d)

Arguments based on Math

21.

If we go on vacation this summer, then we will have no money for our retreat. We went on to vacation. Thus, we will have no money for our retreat.

a)

Arguments based on Signs

b)

Hypothetical Syllogisms

c)

Categorical Syllogisms

d)

Causal Inference

22.

Coach Marvs told me that I must shoot a three pointer to win the game. It means that I must follow his instructions even when my teammates said otherwise.

a)

Arguments from Analogy

b)

Inductive Generalization

c)

Arguments from Authority

d)

Arguments based on Math

23.

A very strong earthquake happened in the West Philippine Sea. People near the shore of Mariveles were asked to evacuate because a tsunami might happen.

a)

Arguments from Authority

b)

Predictions about the Future

c)

Arguments from Definition

d)

Hypothetical Syllogisms

24.

My stomach aches this morning. I must have eaten rotten food from the party yesterday.

a)

Predictions about the Future

b)

Inductive Generalization

c)

Disjunctive Syllogisms

d)

Causal Inference

25.

No words can take away the pain of losing a friend. Condolence is a word. Thus, condolence cannot take away the pain of losing a friend.

a)

Causal Inference

b)

Arguments from Authority

c)

Inductive Generalization

d)

Categorical Syllogism