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WorksheetsLogical Fallacy Examples (8th HEnglish)
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
My opponent is an untrustworthy liar and an idiot. Therefore, you should believe me.
Hasty Generalization
Emotionalism
Red Herring
Ad Hominem
I met a tall man who loved to eat cheese. Now I believe that all tall people like cheese.
Ad Hominem
Hasty Generalization
Red Herring
False Dichotomy
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.
False Dichotomy
Ad Hominem
Red Herring
Hasty Generalization
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.
Hasty generalization
Emotionalism
Non Sequitor
Ad Hominem
Billy - "An apple is a vegetable." Bobby - "Don't listen to Billy; he failed Spanish class last year. "
ad hominem
false dichotomy
red herring
emotionalism
I thought you were a good person, but you weren’t in class today. So which are you?
red herring
ad hominem
false dichotomy
hasty generalization
Vote for me because the other candidate is a cheat and a liar!
Red Herring
Ad Hominem
Non Sequitor
Hasty Generalization
Which Logical Fallacy is represented in this picture?
Red Herring
Ad Hominem
Hasty Generalization
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.
Non Sequitor
False Dichotomy
Red Herring
Hasty Generalization
A logical fallacy is...
an error in reasoning
a good idea
a wrong answer
a counterclaim
Refers to a fallacy to which a writer assumes that two concepts that are similar in some ways are also similar in other
Ad Hominem
Red Herring
Hasty generalization
Emotionalism
Occurs when a sample is not significant or enough to support a generalization about a population
Non Sequitor
False Dichotomy
Hasty Generalization
Ad Hominem
Which logical fallacy does this image represent?
Ad Hominem
Hasty Generalization
Red Herring
Emotionalism
Which logical fallacy does this image represent?
Ad Hominem
Red Herring
Emotionalism
Hasty Generalization
Which logical fallacy is represented by this image?
Red Herring
Ad Hominem
Emotionalism
Non Sequitor
Which of the following is the MOST GENERAL type of fallacy?
Non Sequitor
False Dichotomy
Hasty Generalization
Ad Hominem
Which of the following did I employ to trick you in this question?
Non Sequitor
Red Herring
Hasty Generalization
Emotionalism
Explain the concept of a logical fallacy.
A logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning.
A logical fallacy is a result of faulty memory.
A logical fallacy is a form of deception.
A logical fallacy is a type of mathematical error.
What are the consequences of using logical fallacies in arguments?
Increased persuasiveness, improved clarity, and enhanced credibility.
More effective communication, stronger arguments, and increased trustworthiness.
Greater logical coherence, improved reasoning, and enhanced critical thinking skills.
The consequences of using logical fallacies in arguments can include invalid reasoning, loss of credibility, and difficulty in reaching a rational conclusion.
