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Worksheets44 Fallacies Week 1 At Home Practice
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
"Everyone wants the new iPhone because it is the hottest new gadget on the market!"
a)
Beg the question
b)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
c)
Appeal to authority
d)
Assume a posture of righteousness
2.
"It's good to be back home with people I can trust."
a)
Appeal to popular passions
b)
Beg the question
c)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
d)
Appeal to authority
3.
"Ok, maybe there's nothing wrong with a kiss, but remember where kissing leads and wehre that leads and that. Before you know it, you'll be the father of an unwanted baby. Your young life will be ruined forever."
a)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
b)
Appeal to popular passions
c)
Beg the question
d)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
4.
"Remember, these people are threatening our freedom, our way of life, our homes ,our property.
a)
Appeal to fear
b)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
c)
Appeal to popular passions
d)
Beg the question
5.
"This is the way we have always done things."
a)
Appeal to tradition or faith
b)
Appeal to fear
c)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
d)
Appeal to popular passions
6.
"We hold the highest ideals of any country. Of course, we make mistakes and sometimes commit follies, but our intentions are always good."
a)
Assume a posture of righteousness
b)
Appeal to tradition or faith
c)
Appeal to fear
d)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
7.
"Wheaties Cereal is the best way to start the day because athlete Michael Jordan says that it is what he eats every day for breakfast."
a)
Appeal to authority
b)
Assume a posture of righteousness
c)
Appeal to tradition or faith
d)
Appeal to fear
8.
"You don't understand how hard my life is. I have so much to do. It's very hard for me."
a)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
b)
Appeal to authority
c)
Assume a posture of righteousness
d)
Appeal to tradition or faith
9.
"You say that I don't love you! I think it is you who does not love me!"
a)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
b)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
c)
Appeal to authority
d)
Assume a posture of righteousness
10.
"Your ideas about education are invalid, because you’ve never been a teacher."
a)
Appeal to experience
b)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
c)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
d)
Appeal to authority
11.
“He’s not a great athlete; he’s a fraud, a cheat and a liar. That’s why not everybody is ‘happy for Lance Armstrong.'”
a)
Attack the person (not the argument)
b)
Appeal to experience
c)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
d)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
12.
A manipulator makes a claim based on evidence that requires one to already accept that the claim is true.
a)
Beg the question
b)
Attack the person (not the argument)
c)
Appeal to experience
d)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
13.
Accuse an opponent of the same thing you've been accused of
a)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
b)
Beg the question
c)
Attack the person (not the argument)
d)
Appeal to experience
14.
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
a)
"Ok, maybe there's nothing wrong with a kiss, but remember where kissing leads and wehre that leads and that. Before you know it, you'll be the father of an unwanted baby. Your young life will be ruined forever."
b)
"It's good to be back home with people I can trust."
c)
"Everyone wants the new iPhone because it is the hottest new gadget on the market!"
d)
“He’s not a great athlete; he’s a fraud, a cheat and a liar. That’s why not everybody is ‘happy for Lance Armstrong.'”
15.
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
a)
Manipulates by implying that if someone does one thing, it will inevitably lead to a domino effect of negative things that, in the end, will result in something terrible.
b)
Manipulates by claiming the ability to protect against a dangerous or unwanted outcome.
c)
Manipulates by claiming that they (nation, religion, motivation, etc) are especially pure and ethical in contrast to all others.
d)
Manipulate by claiming celebrity, power, or status
16.
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
a)
Slippery Slope
b)
Petitio Principii
c)
Manipulators imply that they hold firm to what their audience is familiar and comfortable with. They imply that their opponent will destroy these traditions and faith.
d)
Manipulates by presenting the speaker as someone of shared values, and views.
17.
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
a)
"You say that I don't love you! I think it is you who does not love me!"
b)
"You don't understand how hard my life is. I have so much to do. It's very hard for me."
c)
"Wheaties Cereal is the best way to start the day because athlete Michael Jordan says that it is what he eats every day for breakfast."
d)
"We hold the highest ideals of any country. Of course, we make mistakes and sometimes commit follies, but our intentions are always good."
18.
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
a)
Accuse an opponent of the same thing you've been accused of
b)
A manipulator makes a claim based on evidence that requires one to already accept that the claim is true.
c)
When the opponent makes reasonable arguments, manipulators ignore those arguments and instead attack the person.
d)
Tu Quoque - literally means, "you also."
19.
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
a)
Tu Quoque - literally means, "you also."
b)
Slippery Slope
c)
Petitio Principii
d)
Manipulators imply that they hold firm to what their audience is familiar and comfortable with. They imply that their opponent will destroy these traditions and faith.
20.
Agrumentum ad Verecundiam
a)
Appeal to authority
b)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
c)
Beg the question
d)
Attack the person (not the argument)
21.
Appeal to authority
a)
"Wheaties Cereal is the best way to start the day because athlete Michael Jordan says that it is what he eats every day for breakfast."
b)
"We hold the highest ideals of any country. Of course, we make mistakes and sometimes commit follies, but our intentions are always good."
c)
"This is the way we have always done things."
d)
"Remember, these people are threatening our freedom, our way of life, our homes ,our property.
22.
Appeal to authority
a)
Agrumentum ad Verecundiam
b)
Accuse an opponent of the same thing you've been accused of
c)
A manipulator makes a claim based on evidence that requires one to already accept that the claim is true.
d)
When the opponent makes reasonable arguments, manipulators ignore those arguments and instead attack the person.
23.
Appeal to authority
a)
Manipulate by claiming celebrity, power, or status
b)
Claims that an opinion or idea is invalid because the person making the claim doesn’t have the accomplishments, experiences, or perhaps moral standing to make such a claim.
c)
Argumentum ad Populum
d)
Argumentum ad Hominem
24.
Appeal to experience
a)
"Your ideas about education are invalid, because you’ve never been a teacher."
b)
"You say that I don't love you! I think it is you who does not love me!"
c)
"You don't understand how hard my life is. I have so much to do. It's very hard for me."
d)
"Wheaties Cereal is the best way to start the day because athlete Michael Jordan says that it is what he eats every day for breakfast."
25.
Appeal to experience
a)
Claims that an opinion or idea is invalid because the person making the claim doesn’t have the accomplishments, experiences, or perhaps moral standing to make such a claim.
b)
Argumentum ad Populum
c)
Argumentum ad Hominem
d)
Agrumentum ad Verecundiam
26.
Appeal to fear
a)
"Remember, these people are threatening our freedom, our way of life, our homes ,our property.
b)
"Ok, maybe there's nothing wrong with a kiss, but remember where kissing leads and wehre that leads and that. Before you know it, you'll be the father of an unwanted baby. Your young life will be ruined forever."
c)
"It's good to be back home with people I can trust."
d)
"Everyone wants the new iPhone because it is the hottest new gadget on the market!"
27.
Appeal to fear
a)
Manipulates by claiming the ability to protect against a dangerous or unwanted outcome.
b)
Manipulates by claiming that they (nation, religion, motivation, etc) are especially pure and ethical in contrast to all others.
c)
Manipulate by claiming celebrity, power, or status
d)
Claims that an opinion or idea is invalid because the person making the claim doesn’t have the accomplishments, experiences, or perhaps moral standing to make such a claim.
28.
Appeal to pity or sympathy
a)
"You don't understand how hard my life is. I have so much to do. It's very hard for me."
b)
"Wheaties Cereal is the best way to start the day because athlete Michael Jordan says that it is what he eats every day for breakfast."
c)
"We hold the highest ideals of any country. Of course, we make mistakes and sometimes commit follies, but our intentions are always good."
d)
"This is the way we have always done things."
29.
Appeal to pity or sympathy
a)
Manipulates by making people feel sorry for them
b)
Manipulates by implying that if someone does one thing, it will inevitably lead to a domino effect of negative things that, in the end, will result in something terrible.
c)
Manipulates by claiming the ability to protect against a dangerous or unwanted outcome.
d)
Manipulates by claiming that they (nation, religion, motivation, etc) are especially pure and ethical in contrast to all others.
30.
Appeal to popular passions
a)
"It's good to be back home with people I can trust."
b)
"Everyone wants the new iPhone because it is the hottest new gadget on the market!"
c)
“He’s not a great athlete; he’s a fraud, a cheat and a liar. That’s why not everybody is ‘happy for Lance Armstrong.'”
d)
"Your ideas about education are invalid, because you’ve never been a teacher."
31.
Appeal to popular passions
a)
Argumentum ad Populum
b)
Argumentum ad Hominem
c)
Agrumentum ad Verecundiam
d)
Accuse an opponent of the same thing you've been accused of
32.
Appeal to popular passions
a)
Manipulates by presenting the speaker as someone of shared values, and views.
b)
Manipulates by making people feel sorry for them
c)
Manipulates by implying that if someone does one thing, it will inevitably lead to a domino effect of negative things that, in the end, will result in something terrible.
d)
Manipulates by claiming the ability to protect against a dangerous or unwanted outcome.
33.
Appeal to tradition or faith
a)
"This is the way we have always done things."
b)
"Remember, these people are threatening our freedom, our way of life, our homes ,our property.
c)
"Ok, maybe there's nothing wrong with a kiss, but remember where kissing leads and wehre that leads and that. Before you know it, you'll be the father of an unwanted baby. Your young life will be ruined forever."
d)
"It's good to be back home with people I can trust."
34.
Appeal to tradition or faith
a)
Manipulators imply that they hold firm to what their audience is familiar and comfortable with. They imply that their opponent will destroy these traditions and faith.
b)
Manipulates by presenting the speaker as someone of shared values, and views.
c)
Manipulates by making people feel sorry for them
d)
Manipulates by implying that if someone does one thing, it will inevitably lead to a domino effect of negative things that, in the end, will result in something terrible.
35.
Argumentum ad Hominem
a)
Attack the person (not the argument)
b)
Appeal to authority
c)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
d)
Beg the question
36.
Argumentum ad Populum
a)
Appeal to popular passions
b)
Attack the person (not the argument)
c)
Appeal to authority
d)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
37.
Assume a posture of righteousness
a)
"We hold the highest ideals of any country. Of course, we make mistakes and sometimes commit follies, but our intentions are always good."
b)
"This is the way we have always done things."
c)
"Remember, these people are threatening our freedom, our way of life, our homes ,our property.
d)
"Ok, maybe there's nothing wrong with a kiss, but remember where kissing leads and wehre that leads and that. Before you know it, you'll be the father of an unwanted baby. Your young life will be ruined forever."
38.
Assume a posture of righteousness
a)
Manipulates by claiming that they (nation, religion, motivation, etc) are especially pure and ethical in contrast to all others.
b)
Manipulate by claiming celebrity, power, or status
c)
Claims that an opinion or idea is invalid because the person making the claim doesn’t have the accomplishments, experiences, or perhaps moral standing to make such a claim.
d)
Argumentum ad Populum
39.
Attack the person (not the argument)
a)
“He’s not a great athlete; he’s a fraud, a cheat and a liar. That’s why not everybody is ‘happy for Lance Armstrong.'”
b)
"Your ideas about education are invalid, because you’ve never been a teacher."
c)
"You say that I don't love you! I think it is you who does not love me!"
d)
"You don't understand how hard my life is. I have so much to do. It's very hard for me."
40.
Attack the person (not the argument)
a)
Argumentum ad Hominem
b)
Agrumentum ad Verecundiam
c)
Accuse an opponent of the same thing you've been accused of
d)
A manipulator makes a claim based on evidence that requires one to already accept that the claim is true.
41.
Attack the person (not the argument)
a)
When the opponent makes reasonable arguments, manipulators ignore those arguments and instead attack the person.
b)
Tu Quoque - literally means, "you also."
c)
Slippery Slope
d)
Petitio Principii
42.
Beg the question
a)
"Everyone wants the new iPhone because it is the hottest new gadget on the market!"
b)
“He’s not a great athlete; he’s a fraud, a cheat and a liar. That’s why not everybody is ‘happy for Lance Armstrong.'”
c)
"Your ideas about education are invalid, because you’ve never been a teacher."
d)
"You say that I don't love you! I think it is you who does not love me!"
43.
Beg the question
a)
A manipulator makes a claim based on evidence that requires one to already accept that the claim is true.
b)
When the opponent makes reasonable arguments, manipulators ignore those arguments and instead attack the person.
c)
Tu Quoque - literally means, "you also."
d)
Slippery Slope
44.
Beg the question
a)
Petitio Principii
b)
Manipulators imply that they hold firm to what their audience is familiar and comfortable with. They imply that their opponent will destroy these traditions and faith.
c)
Manipulates by presenting the speaker as someone of shared values, and views.
d)
Manipulates by making people feel sorry for them
45.
Claims that an opinion or idea is invalid because the person making the claim doesn’t have the accomplishments, experiences, or perhaps moral standing to make such a claim.
a)
Appeal to experience
b)
Appeal to popular passions
c)
Attack the person (not the argument)
d)
Appeal to authority
46.
Manipulate by claiming celebrity, power, or status
a)
Appeal to authority
b)
Appeal to experience
c)
Appeal to popular passions
d)
Attack the person (not the argument)
47.
Manipulates by claiming that they (nation, religion, motivation, etc) are especially pure and ethical in contrast to all others.
a)
Assume a posture of righteousness
b)
Appeal to authority
c)
Appeal to experience
d)
Appeal to popular passions
48.
Manipulates by claiming the ability to protect against a dangerous or unwanted outcome.
a)
Appeal to fear
b)
Assume a posture of righteousness
c)
Appeal to authority
d)
Appeal to experience
49.
Manipulates by implying that if someone does one thing, it will inevitably lead to a domino effect of negative things that, in the end, will result in something terrible.
a)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
b)
Appeal to fear
c)
Assume a posture of righteousness
d)
Appeal to authority
50.
Manipulates by making people feel sorry for them
a)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
b)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
c)
Appeal to fear
d)
Assume a posture of righteousness
51.
Manipulates by presenting the speaker as someone of shared values, and views.
a)
Appeal to popular passions
b)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
c)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
d)
Appeal to fear
52.
Manipulators imply that they hold firm to what their audience is familiar and comfortable with. They imply that their opponent will destroy these traditions and faith.
a)
Appeal to tradition or faith
b)
Appeal to popular passions
c)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
d)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
53.
Petitio Principii
a)
Beg the question
b)
Appeal to tradition or faith
c)
Appeal to popular passions
d)
Appeal to pity or sympathy
54.
Slippery Slope
a)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
b)
Beg the question
c)
Appeal to tradition or faith
d)
Appeal to popular passions
55.
Tu Quoque - literally means, "you also."
a)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
b)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
c)
Beg the question
d)
Appeal to tradition or faith
56.
When the opponent makes reasonable arguments, manipulators ignore those arguments and instead attack the person.
a)
Attack the person (not the argument)
b)
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
c)
Accuse them of sliding down a slippery slope
d)
Beg the question
57.
Type this to spell it correctly "Tu Quoque"
(a)
58.
Type this to spell it correctly: Argumentum ad Verecundiam
(a)
59.
Manipulates by implying that if someone does one thing, it will inevitably lead to a domino effect of negative things that, in the end, will result in something terrible.
(a)
60.
Accuse your opponent of doing what he is accusing you of (or worse)
(a)
61.
Manipulate by claiming celebrity, power, or status
(a)
62.
Type to spell correctly: Appeal to Experience
(a)
63.
Type to spell correctly: Appeal to Fear
(a)
64.
Type to Spell Correctly: Appeal to Pity
(a)
65.
Type to Spell Correctly: Appeal to Popular Passions
(a)
66.
Type to Spell Correctly: Argumentum ad Populum
(a)
67.
Type to Spell Correctly: Appeal to Tradition or Faith
(a)
68.
Type to Spell Correctly: Beg the Question
(a)
69.
Type to Spell Correctly: Fallacy
(a)
70.
Correct the spelling of this word: "phalasie"
(a)
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