Logical Fallacies: How Reasoning Goes Wrong: 18 MCQs

Q1. A logical fallacy is best described as:

Q2. Which type of fallacy fails because of the argument's structure?

Q3. Attacking the person making a claim instead of the claim itself is called:

Q4. 'Either you support this policy or you don't care about safety.' This is an example of:

Q5. 'This book is true because it says so on page one.' Which fallacy is this?

Q6. 'This has been believed for centuries, so it must be right.' Which fallacy is this?

Q7. Formal fallacies fail because of the structure of the argument, while informal fallacies fail because of the content or context.

Q8. A speaker says: 'You can't criticise the budget — you're not an economist.' Which fallacy is this?

Q9. Person A: 'We should regulate children's screen time.' Person B: 'So you want to ban all technology?' What fallacy is Person B using?

Q10. 'If we allow students to redo one test, soon they'll demand to redo every test, and grades will mean nothing.' This is:

Q11. '9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.' Which fallacy does this most resemble?

Q12. 'If you don't agree with me, disaster will follow.' This is an example of:

Q13. 'You say I shouldn't smoke, but you smoke too.' Which fallacy is this?

Q14. When is an appeal to authority NOT a fallacy?

Q15. Which statement about fallacies is TRUE?

Q16. What is the best response to a false dilemma?

Q17. In a debate, Person A states, 'We need to improve public transportation to reduce traffic congestion.' Person B responds, 'So you want to eliminate all cars and force everyone to take the bus!' Which logical fallacy is Person B committing?

Q18. Consider the argument: 'If we allow students to redo one test, soon they'll demand to redo every test, and eventually, grades will mean nothing.' What type of logical fallacy is being employed here?