This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Logic > Logical Fallacies – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Logical Fallacies Quiz 16 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Match the definition with the fallacy: "when you create a DISTRACTION to divert attention from the argument" A) Straw Man. B) Slippery Slope. C) Red Herring. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Red Herring. 2. "You don't need to get a new phone. Shouldn't you be saving your money for something important?" A) Straw Man. B) Red Herring. C) Circular Reasoning. D) Sweeping Generalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Red Herring. 3. This type of fallacy is commonly indicated with phrases such as "they say that ..... ", "studies show ..... ", "I heard that ..... ", "doctors say ..... " A) Ad hominem. B) Appeal to common belief. C) Appeal to anonymous authority. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to anonymous authority. 4. "You think we should invest more in education? You must be suggesting that we throw unlimited funds at schools without accountability." A) Ethos. B) Red Herring. C) Strawman. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strawman. 5. My job interview did not go well. I'll never get a job. A) Circular reasoning. B) Hasty generalization. C) Overgeneralization. D) Attack the man. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hasty generalization. 6. What is the name of the logical fallacy that incorrectly assumes that correlation equals causation? A) Ad Hominem. B) Red Herring. C) False Causality. D) False Dichotomy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False Causality. 7. "The wind is invisible because I can't see it, and I can't see it because it's invisible." A) Ad Hominem. B) Circular Reasoning. C) Slippery Slope. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Circular Reasoning. 8. Assumption that two things appear similar that there must be a relationship between the two things. A) Correlation is not causation. B) False analogy. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correlation is not causation. 9. During a school election, Alex claims, "Everyone is voting for Jamie, so she must be the best candidate!" What fallacy is Alex committing? A) Bandwagon Fallacy. B) False Dichotomy. C) Ad Hominem Attack. D) Straw Man Argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bandwagon Fallacy. 10. What is the exaggeration of the likely consequences of an action, incorrectly suggesting one action will automatically lead to a chain of disastrous or undesirable events? A) Loaded language. B) Scare tactics. C) Slippery slope. D) Red herring. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Slippery slope. 11. "Bernie Saunders wouldn't make a good president because he looks like a sad muppet." A) Stacking the deck/Bias. B) Ad hominem. C) Bandwagon. D) Tu Quoque. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ad hominem. 12. Why is this a logical fallacy? "All elephants are big. Some boys are big. Therefore some boys are elephants." A) It says A is true and B is true so A+B must be true. B) It oversimplifies. C) It only gives two choices to a larger problem. D) It says the two things always happen together. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It says A is true and B is true so A+B must be true. 13. Scenario:Ava says, "I know my friend Oliver is trustworthy because he always tells me the truth." A) Circular Reasoning. B) Red Herring. C) Strawman. D) False Analogy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Circular Reasoning. 14. Teenagers are bad drivers. A) Hasty generalization. B) Bandwagon. C) Ad Hominem. D) Stacking the deck/Bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hasty generalization. 15. Which type of logical fallacy is presented?"This man has never said that he is not guilty, and therefore he must be innocent." A) Appeal to Ignorance. B) Appeal to Authority. C) Appeal to Consequences. D) Anonymous Authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to Ignorance. 16. Let's dive into a mystery of logic! Which of these examples is a classic case of an Argument from Ignorance? A) "No one has ever been able to prove that extraterrestrial life exists, so it must not exist.". B) "He's been convicted of fraud before, so he must be guilty this time as well.". C) "This policy has been effective for other countries, so it will be for ours too.". D) "If we allow kids to play video games, they will stop doing their homework.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "No one has ever been able to prove that extraterrestrial life exists, so it must not exist.". 17. What is an appeal to emotion fallacy? A) A type of logical reasoning. B) A distraction from the main argument. C) A persuasion using emotions instead of logic. D) A comparison between two things that are not similar. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A persuasion using emotions instead of logic. 18. What is the definition of "tu quoque?" A) When a person's claim is considered false because it is inconsistent with that person's words or actions. B) When a claim is presented in order to produce fear. C) If A occurs before B, then A is the cause of B. D) When a claim is regected on the basis of an irrelevant fact about the person. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When a person's claim is considered false because it is inconsistent with that person's words or actions. 19. My opponent says he cares about the environment but he littered when he was in middle school. A) Red herring. B) Ad hominem. C) Hasty generalization. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ad hominem. 20. What does the T stand for in T.A.G.? A) Tell the speaker something they did well. B) Tell the speaker a question. C) Tell the speaker a suggestion to improve. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tell the speaker something they did well. 21. What is the significance of shedding light on logical fallacies? A) To understand how they operate and why they matter. B) To ignore them in discussions. C) To use them to win arguments. D) To make debates more entertaining. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To understand how they operate and why they matter. 22. Which example uses circular reasoning? A) "The law is important because it's necessary to follow the law.". B) "The law is important because it maintains order in society.". C) "The law should be revised to reflect modern values.". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "The law is important because it's necessary to follow the law.". 23. Occurs when the position of the opposition is twisted so that it is easier to refute A) STRAW MAN. B) APPEAL TO AUTHORITY. C) ANONYMOUS AUTHORITY. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) STRAW MAN. 24. A conclusion is not logically justified by sufficient or unbiased evidence. A) Weak analogy. B) Hasty generalization. C) Either/or. D) Non-sequitur. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hasty generalization. 25. When does a "Non Sequitur" occur? A) When there is a clear relationship between two connected ideas. B) When ideas are presented in a sequence. C) When ideas are supported by facts. D) When no real relationship exists between two connected ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) When no real relationship exists between two connected ideas. 26. Occurs when a series of increasingly superficial and unacceptable consequences is drawn A) SLIPPERY SLOPE. B) HASTY GENERALIZATION. C) WRONG DIRECTION. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SLIPPERY SLOPE. 27. When the arguer encourages a belief or action because "everyone else is doing it." A) Non-Sequitur. B) Either/Or (False Dichotomy). C) Appeal to Authority. D) Appeal to Popularity (Bandwagon). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appeal to Popularity (Bandwagon). 28. It is warmer this year in Las Vegas as compared to last year; therefore, global warming is rapidly accelerating. A) Moral equivalence. B) Ad populum. C) Red herring. D) Hasty generalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hasty generalization. 29. The following is an example of which logical fallacy?"Our luxurious style can't be beat. Our quality is unmatched. Our prices are affordable." A) Loaded Language. B) Snob Appeal. C) Overgeneralization. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loaded Language. 30. A ..... is a statement made after considering just one or a few examples rather than relying on more extensive research to back up the claim. It's important to keep in mind that what constitutes sufficient research depends on the issue at hand and the statement being made about it. A) Red herring. B) Strawman. C) Hasty generalization. D) Ad hominemTagsE1.8G. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hasty generalization. 31. "Everyone is using this new app, so it must be the best app available!" What is the flaw in this reasoning? A) It assumes popularity equals quality. B) It lacks personal evidence. C) It ignores other options. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 32. A politician argues, 'My opponent cannot possibly understand the needs of the working class because they are a short, ugly, little man with no self-respect.' What type of logical fallacy does this statement represent? A) Strawman. B) Appeal to Pity. C) False Dilemma. D) Ad Hominem. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ad Hominem. 33. Let's dive into a brain teaser! What does 'Guilt by Association' really mean? Pick the best description: A) Is it about dismissing an argument due to the unsavory reputation of its supporter?. B) Could it be assuming that if two things are related, they must share the same qualities?. C) Maybe it's both of these intriguing ideas combined?. D) Or is it possible that it's neither of these explanations?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maybe it's both of these intriguing ideas combined?. 34. Imagine Jackson and Anika are debating: "Having students memorize poems is as pointless as having them memorize random numbers." What kind of logical fallacy are they discussing? A) Red Herring. B) Circular Reasoning. C) False Analogy. D) Strawman. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False Analogy. 35. Which fallacy is being used here? "My grandpa is the wisest person I know, and he is refusing to get a flu shot. If even he won't get the flu shot, you shouldn't either." A) Appeal to Emotion. B) Anecdotal Fallacy. C) Appeal to Authority. D) Ad Hominem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to Authority. 36. Homelessness is caused by the lack of a place to live. A) Begging the question. B) Trick question. C) Circular argument. D) Argument to the people. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Circular argument. 37. Daughter:Mom, I want that doll! Mom:Let's get home and I'll get you a popsicle!Daughter:Ooh, popsicle! A) Red Herring. B) False Dilemma. C) Bandwagoning. D) Slippery Slope. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Red Herring. 38. Claiming that an argument is correct because many others agree with it. A) Equivocation. B) Appeal to the People. C) Appeal to Authority. D) Straw Man. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to the People. 39. Identify the logical fallacy: "Look, you're either part of the solution or you're part of the problem." A) Post Hoc. B) Appeal to Ignorance. C) False Dilemma. D) Oversimplification. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False Dilemma. 40. You should vote for Kate! She is a great communicator because she knows how to talk to others well. A) Straw Man Fallacy. B) Circular Reasoning. C) Hasty Generalization. D) Either/Or Fallacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Circular Reasoning. 41. An oversimplification of and subsequent attack on the viewpoint of another or the misrepresentation of the viewpoint of another A) Circular reasoning. B) Slippery slope. C) Strawman. D) Ad populum. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strawman. 42. True or False:A logical fallacy and a factual error are the SAME thing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 43. What type of argument is described by "ad populum" ? A) An argument that appeals to the authority of the claim as a reason to accept it. B) An argument that appeals to the logic of the claim as a reason to accept it. C) An argument that appeals to the emotion of the claim as a reason to accept it. D) An argument that appeals to the popularity of the claim as a reason to accept it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An argument that appeals to the popularity of the claim as a reason to accept it. 44. Why might someone use a fallacy in a debate or argument? A) To ensure their argument is supported by facts and evidence. B) To distract the audience from weak reasoning in their argument. C) To focus on the claim of the argument. D) To demonstrate their reasoning and improve the logic of the argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To distract the audience from weak reasoning in their argument. 45. Discuss the potential consequences of using slippery slope fallacy in a debate. A) Increased credibility and respect from the audience. B) Dismissal of valid arguments and weakening of one's position. C) Strengthening of one's position and validation of invalid arguments. D) Enhancement of critical thinking and improvement of debate skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dismissal of valid arguments and weakening of one's position. 46. The conclusion that is based on the idea that one small step will lead to a chain of events resulting in some significant event. A) Slippery Slope. B) Equivocation. C) Appeal to Emotion. D) False Analogy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Slippery Slope. 47. My 5th grade teacher once told me that girls will go crazy for you if you learn how to dance. Therefore, if you want to make the ladies go crazy, learn to dance. A) Hasty Generalization. B) Bandwagon. C) Testimonial. D) Either-or. E) Red Herring. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hasty Generalization. 48. Because everybody thinks this way, it must be right. A) Hasty generalization. B) Circular reasoning. C) Guilt by association. D) Bandwagon fallacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bandwagon fallacy. 49. If we use just one more can of hairspray this month, earth as we know it will no longer exist. A) Straw man. B) Red herring. C) Slippery slope. D) Hasty generalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Slippery slope. 50. Al Gore feels that all companies are irresponsible and should be punished for allowing emissions which causes global warming. A) Red herring. B) Slippery slope. C) Straw man. D) Either/or (black/white) (binary). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Straw man. 51. Evaluate the straw man argument in the following statements: A) "People who support space exploration just want to waste money on useless projects.". B) "If we allow students to redo assignments, they will never learn responsibility.". C) "Everyone is switching to this new phone, so it must be the best.". D) "You either support the new policy, or you don't care about the environment.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "People who support space exploration just want to waste money on useless projects.". 52. Every time I go to sleep, the sun goes down. Therefore, my sleeping causes the sun to set. A) Begging the claim. B) Double standard. C) Correlation no causation. D) Ad hominem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Correlation no causation. 53. Using the endorsement, approval or voice of a well-known figure to make an argument seem more convincing. A) Bandwagon. B) Appeal to authority. C) Weak analogy. D) Ad hominem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to authority. 54. Which logical fallacy is being committed when someone argued that a claim is true because it is supported by the majority, despite lack of empirical evidence? A) Ad hominem. B) Strawman. C) Appeal to popularity. D) Appeal to authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to popularity. 55. EXAMPLE: "As a great scientist, Albert Einstein would have opposed animal experimentation if he were alive today." Explanation-Even though Albert Einstein was a scientist, he was specifically a theoretical physicist, which doesn't make him a qualified expert on animal experimentation. Therefore, this argument is flawed.WHICH FALLACY IS PRESENT IN THE EXAMPLE? A) Appeal to Authority. B) Genetic Fallacy. C) Ad Hominem. D) Tu Quoque. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to Authority. 56. A logical fallacy used to divert attention away from the original argument and change the subject. A) Green herring. B) Red herring. C) Strawman. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Red herring. 57. Because B come after A, A must have cause B A) Post Hoc. B) Hasty Genralizaation. C) Weak/False Analogy. D) Slippery Slope. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Post Hoc. 58. Which logical fallacy involves appealing to popular ideas or the crowd? A) Sweeping Generalization. B) Red Herring. C) Bandwagon. D) Circular Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bandwagon. 59. For the side, you can choose either soup or salad. A) Either/Or. B) Slippery Slope. C) Circular Reasoning. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Either/Or. 60. Which fallacy appeals to the popular idea or concept as the correct course of action? "Everybody in our family goes to Georgetown for undergrad, so it only makes sense that you do, too." A) Hasty generalization. B) False analogy. C) Ad populum/bandwagon. D) Circular reasoning. 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