Logical Fallacy Identification Reasoning Questions
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1.
"If we don't act now to address climate change, the entire planet will become uninhabitable within a decade." Which fallacy is illustrated in this statement?
Slippery slope
Appeal to emotion
False dilemma
Hasty generalization
2.
"If we allow same-sex couples to adopt children, it will lead to the breakdown of the traditional family structure and societal values." Which fallacy does this statement demonstrate?
Slippery slope
Appeal to tradition
Straw man
Ad hominem
3.
"The CEO of this company was arrested for fraud, so the entire company must be corrupt." What logical fallacy is present in this argument?
Hasty generalization
Composition fallacy
Ad hominem
False cause
4.
"All great leaders in history were men. Therefore, women cannot be great leaders." What logical fallacy does this statement demonstrate?
Hasty generalization
Appeal to tradition
False cause
Begging the question
5.
A student argues, "Einstein failed math in school, so it's okay if I'm failing too." What logical fallacy is present in this reasoning?
Appeal to authority
False equivalence
Hasty generalization
Ad hominem
6.
"If we allow abortion to be legal, it will lead to a culture that devalues all human life." Which logical fallacy is present in this argument?
Slippery slope
False equivalence
Straw man
Appeal to emotion
7.
"My opponent supports a woman's right to choose. He clearly wants to destroy traditional family values." What logical fallacy is present in this argument?
Ad hominem
Straw man
False cause
Slippery slope
8.
"Organic food is natural, and natural things are always better for you. Therefore, organic food is always healthier." Which fallacy does this argument commit?
Appeal to nature
False equivalence
Hasty generalization
Begging the question
9.
"If you don't support increased military spending, you must hate our troops and want our country to be vulnerable to attacks." What logical fallacy is demonstrated here?
False dilemma
Ad hominem
Slippery slope
Straw man
10.
"Everyone I know agrees that this new law is terrible. Therefore, the law must be bad and should be repealed." Which fallacy is present in this reasoning?
Bandwagon fallacy
Hasty generalization
Appeal to emotion
False cause
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