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Logical Fallacy Examples (8th HEnglish)

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

My opponent is an untrustworthy liar and an idiot. Therefore, you should believe me.

a)

Hasty Generalization

b)

Emotionalism

c)

Red Herring

d)

Ad Hominem

2.

I met a tall man who loved to eat cheese. Now I believe that all tall people like cheese.

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Hasty Generalization

c)

Red Herring

d)

False Dichotomy

3.

Look, you are going to have to make up your mind. Either you decide that you can afford this stereo, or you decide you are going to do without music for a while.

a)

False Dichotomy

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

Red Herring

d)

Hasty Generalization

4.

Luke didn't want to eat his vegetables, but his father told him to think about the poor, starving children in a third world country who don't have anything to eat.

a)

Hasty generalization

b)

Emotionalism

c)

Non Sequitor

d)

Ad Hominem

5.

Billy - "An apple is a vegetable." Bobby - "Don't listen to Billy; he failed Spanish class last year. "

a)

ad hominem

b)

false dichotomy

c)

red herring

d)

emotionalism

6.

I thought you were a good person, but you weren’t in class today. So which are you?

a)

red herring

b)

ad hominem

c)

false dichotomy

d)

hasty generalization

7.

Vote for me because the other candidate is a cheat and a liar!

a)

Red Herring

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

Non Sequitor

d)

Hasty Generalization

8.

Which Logical Fallacy is represented in this picture?

a)

Red Herring

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

Hasty Generalization

9.

Sure, we haven't given raises in over five years to our employees, but we work really hard to make a good product. We try to ensure the best customer service, too.

a)

Non Sequitor

b)

False Dichotomy

c)

Red Herring

d)

Hasty Generalization

10.

A logical fallacy is...

a)

an error in reasoning

b)

a good idea

c)

a wrong answer

d)

a counterclaim

11.

Refers to a fallacy to which a writer assumes that two concepts that are similar in some ways are also similar in other

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Red Herring

c)

Hasty generalization

d)

Emotionalism

12.

Occurs when a sample is not significant or enough to support a generalization about a population

a)

Non Sequitor

b)

False Dichotomy

c)

Hasty Generalization

d)

Ad Hominem

13.

Which logical fallacy does this image represent?

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Hasty Generalization

c)

Red Herring

d)

Emotionalism

14.

Which logical fallacy does this image represent?

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Red Herring

c)

Emotionalism

d)

Hasty Generalization

15.

Which logical fallacy is represented by this image?

a)

Red Herring

b)

Ad Hominem

c)

Emotionalism

d)

Non Sequitor

16.

Which of the following is the MOST GENERAL type of fallacy?

a)

Non Sequitor

b)

False Dichotomy

c)

Hasty Generalization

d)

Ad Hominem

17.

Which of the following did I employ to trick you in this question?

a)

Non Sequitor

b)

Red Herring

c)

Hasty Generalization

d)

Emotionalism

18.

Explain the concept of a logical fallacy.

a)

A logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning.

b)

A logical fallacy is a result of faulty memory.

c)

A logical fallacy is a form of deception.

d)

A logical fallacy is a type of mathematical error.

19.

What are the consequences of using logical fallacies in arguments?

a)

Increased persuasiveness, improved clarity, and enhanced credibility.

b)

More effective communication, stronger arguments, and increased trustworthiness.

c)

Greater logical coherence, improved reasoning, and enhanced critical thinking skills.

d)

The consequences of using logical fallacies in arguments can include invalid reasoning, loss of credibility, and difficulty in reaching a rational conclusion.