1.
"If we allow gay marriage, it will destroy the sanctity of traditional marriage and lead to the breakdown of society." Which fallacy does this statement demonstrate?
Slippery slope
Appeal to tradition
Straw man
Ad hominem
2.
In a group of 100 people, 70 like coffee, 80 like tea, and 10 don't like either. How many people like both coffee and tea?
50
60
70
80
3.
Select the sentence that best combines the following sentences:
The athlete trained rigorously. She improved her performance. She broke the world record.
The athlete trained rigorously, improved her performance, and broke the world record.
By training rigorously and improving her performance, the athlete broke the world record.
The athlete, who trained rigorously and improved her performance, broke the world record.
The athlete broke the world record after training rigorously and improving her performance.
4.
If log₅(x) = 2, what is the value of x?
10
15
20
25
5.
In a certain code language, 'COMPUTER' is written as 'EQORWVGT'. How would 'LAPTOP' be written in that code?
NCRVQR
NCRXQR
NBRXQR
NCRVQS
6.
The detective's _____ attention to detail allowed him to solve cases that others found impossible.
careless
sporadic
meticulous
superficial
7.
In a certain school, all students who participate in the science fair receive extra credit. Mark did not receive extra credit. Which of the following must be true?
Mark did not participate in the science fair
Mark is not a student at the school
If Mark participated in the science fair, he doesn't attend this school
All students who receive extra credit participate in the science fair
8.
"If we allow prayer in schools, it will lead to the establishment of a theocracy." Which logical fallacy is present in this argument?
Slippery slope
False equivalence
Straw man
Appeal to fear
9.
Either we cut taxes for the wealthy, or the economy will collapse. We can't let the economy collapse. Therefore, we must cut taxes for the wealthy. What type of fallacy is this?
False dilemma
Slippery slope
Ad hominem
Begging the question
10.
A school district increases funding for after-school programs. The following year, student participation in extracurricular activities rises by 30%. What is the most probable effect of this increase?
Lower academic performance
Improved student social skills
Decreased interest in sports
Higher dropout rates
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