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Fallacies

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a common fallacy?

a)

Circular argument

b)

Straw Man Fallacy

c)

Valid Argument

d)

Ad Hominem Fallacy

2.

What is the fallacy of the false dilemma?

a)

Distorting the opponent's position

b)

Presenting only two options when there are more

c)

Attacking the person instead of their argument

d)

Using irrelevant evidence to support an argument

3.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Straw Man Fallacy?

a)

Exaggerating the opponent's position

b)

Attacking the source rather than the argument

c)

Presenting a false premise

d)

Ignoring counter-evidence

4.

The Ad Hominem Fallacy refers to:

a)

Distorting the opponent's position

b)

Attacking the person instead of their argument

c)

Presenting only two options when there are more

d)

Using irrelevant evidence to support an argument

5.

Which of the following is not a fallacy of relevance?

a)

Ad Hominem Fallacy

b)

False Dilemma Fallacy

c)

Begging the Question Fallacy

d)

Straw Man Fallacy

6.

What is the fallacy of begging the question?

a)

Distorting the opponent's position

b)

Presenting only two options when there are more

c)

Making a claim without real evidence

d)

Assuming what is trying to be proved

7.

Which of the following is not an ambiguity fallacy?

a)

Fallacy of the Fallacy

b)

Division Fallacy

c)

Fallacy of Amphiboly

d)

Composition Fallacy

8.

Which fallacy involves the assumption that something is true just because it is widely accepted or popular?

a)

Ad Populum Fallacy

b)

Ad Hominem Fallacy

c)

Straw Man Fallacy

d)

Begging the Question Fallacy

9.

What is a Composition Fallacy?

a)

Assuming that what is true for a part is true for the whole

b)

Distorting the opponent's position

c)

Attacking the person instead of their argument

d)

Making a claim without real evidence

10.

The Fallacy Fallacy refers to:

a)

Distorting the opponent's position

b)

Arguing that something is false because it has been misused

c)

Making a claim without real evidence

d)

Assuming what is trying to be proved