Logical Fallacy Identification Reasoning Practice Questions

Logical Fallacy Identification Reasoning Questions

Logical Fallacy Identification Reasoning Questions

1. A politician argues, "My opponent says we need to address climate change, but last winter was extremely cold. Therefore, climate change isn't real." What logical fallacy is present here?
Cherry picking
False dilemma
Ad hominem
Circular reasoning
2. "If we allow gay marriage, people will start marrying their pets." Which logical fallacy is present in this argument?
Slippery slope
False equivalence
Straw man
Appeal to tradition
3. "Most successful people wake up early. Therefore, waking up early causes success." What logical fallacy does this statement illustrate?
False cause
Hasty generalization
Appeal to popularity
Circular reasoning
4. "If we don't cut taxes for the wealthy, they'll stop creating jobs and the economy will collapse." What logical fallacy does this argument demonstrate?
False cause
Slippery slope
Appeal to fear
Straw man
5. A student argues, "I don't need to learn about evolution because it contradicts my religious beliefs." What logical fallacy is present in this reasoning?
Appeal to belief
False dilemma
Hasty generalization
Ad hominem
6. "Either you support building a border wall, or you're in favor of open borders and illegal immigration." Which logical fallacy is demonstrated in this statement?
False dilemma
Slippery slope
Ad hominem
Appeal to fear
7. "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 Therefore, the law must be bad and should be repealed."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
8. "You can't criticize the government's foreign policy unless you've served in the military." Which fallacy does this statement illustrate?
Ad hominem
Appeal to authority
False dilemma
Genetic fallacy
9. "Organic food is natural, and natural things are always safe. Therefore, organic food must be safe to eat." What logical fallacy is present in this argument?
Appeal to nature
False equivalence
Hasty generalization
Begging the question
10. "If we don't cut taxes for the wealthy, they'll stop creating jobs and the economy will collapse." Which fallacy is illustrated in this statement?
False dilemma
Slippery slope
Ad populum
Hasty generalization
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