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WorksheetsYear 12 Critical Reasoning
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is a Euphemism?
What is a weasel word?
Define Ad Populum
Define Straw Man Fallacy
Define Begging the Question
Define Appeal to Adverse Consequences
Appeal to Adverse Consequences is a fallacy that suggests rejecting a claim due to unrealistic potential negative consequences.
Define False Dichotomy
Name the fallacy committed in the following argument and explain why it is a fallacy.
Most people believe in a supernatural power, so there must be a supernatural power.
Ad Populum
Name the fallacy committed in the following argument and explain why it is a fallacy.
You can usually get to Adelaide by plane or by train, but since at present neither planes nor trains are operating, you can’t get to Adelaide.
False Dichotomy
Name the fallacy committed in the following argument and explain why it is a fallacy.
Perth is the best city in the world, because no other city has its all-round excellence.
What type of reasoning shown in this image?
Convergent
Divergent
Linked
Is the map shown correct?
Yes
No
Evaluate the strength of the first inference (2+3 --> 1)
Weak
Moderate
Strong
Deductively Valid
Evaluate the strength of the final inference?
Weak
Moderate
Strong
Deductively Valid
Is this map correct?
Yes
No
Evaluate the cogency of this argument
Cogent
Not Cogent
(1) Echidnas are monotremes, since (2) {they lay eggs}, and (3) {they are mammals}, and (4) {all egg-laying mammals are monotremes}.
Evalaute the inference above
Weak
Moderate
Strong
DV
Is "but" an inference indicator
yes
no
Name the fallacy committed in the following argument and explain why it is a fallacy.
Either we ban all cars, or pollution will never decrease.
Appeal to Authority
Ad Hominem
Straw Man
False Dichotomy
Which of the following is an example of Begging the Question?
Many people believe it, so it must be true.
If it rains, the ground gets wet.
The defendant is not guilty because he is innocent.
She won the race because she was the fastest.
Which of the following is an example of a Straw Man Fallacy?
My opponent wants to reduce military spending, so he must want to leave the country defenseless.
If it rains, the ground gets wet.
All mammals have hair. Dogs are mammals. Therefore, dogs have hair.
Many people believe in ghosts, so ghosts must exist.
What is the main purpose of using weasel words in an argument?
To summarize the main point of the argument.
To mislead or avoid making a direct statement.
To provide strong evidence for a claim.
To clarify the argument and make it more precise.
Which of the following is an example of a False Dichotomy?
Many people believe in ghosts, so ghosts must exist.
Either you are with us, or you are against us.
All mammals have hair. Dogs are mammals. Therefore, dogs have hair.
Some birds can fly, but penguins cannot.
Name the fallacy committed in the following argument and explain why it is a fallacy.
Everyone in my school likes this movie, so it must be the best movie ever made.
Begging the Question
Straw Man
Ad Populum
Appeal to Authority
Which of the following best describes a logical fallacy?
A mistake in reasoning that weakens an argument.
A persuasive technique that always leads to truth.
A valid argument that supports a claim.
A method used to clarify ambiguous statements.
What is the main characteristic of a Straw Man Fallacy?
It uses ambiguous language to mislead.
It presents only two options when more exist.
It relies on emotional appeal rather than logic.
It misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to refute.
Which of the following is an example of Ad Populum?
Either you agree with us, or you are against us.
If it rains, the ground gets wet.
Everyone in the community supports this policy, so it must be the right choice.
She won the race because she was the fastest.
Which of the following is an example of Begging the Question?
All birds can fly, but penguins cannot.
Either you are with us, or you are against us.
We know the defendant is guilty because he committed the crime.
Many people believe in ghosts, so ghosts must exist.
Which of the following best illustrates a False Dichotomy?
Either you eat vegetables, or you are unhealthy.
All mammals have hair. Dogs are mammals. Therefore, dogs have hair.
She won the race because she was the fastest.
Everyone in the community supports this policy, so it must be the right choice.
Which of the following best illustrates a False Dichotomy?
You can either eat healthy or be unhealthy; there is no other option.
All mammals have hair. Dogs are mammals. Therefore, dogs have hair.
My opponent wants to reduce taxes, so he must hate public services.
Many people believe in ghosts, so ghosts must exist.
What is the main purpose of using a Straw Man Fallacy in an argument?
To misrepresent an opponent's position and make it easier to attack.
To clarify the argument and make it more precise.
To provide strong evidence for a claim.
To summarize the main point of the argument.
Name the fallacy committed in the following argument and explain why it is a fallacy.
Many celebrities endorse this product, so it must be the best on the market.
Straw Man
Ad Populum
False Dichotomy
Appeal to Authority
