Logical Fallacies Quiz

Ava is watching a commercial for a new smartphone. The commercial only highlights the phone's positive features, like its high-resolution camera and long battery life, but doesn't mention any potential drawbacks. What fallacy is the commercial using?

• Guilt by Association

• Jumping on the Bandwagon

• Hasty Generalization

• Card Stacking

During a debate, Michael uses a term with more than one meaning in an attempt to mislead Rohan. What is the logical fallacy that Michael is using?

• Ambiguity

• Ad Hominem

• Begging the Question

• Bogus Claim

Aria, Rohan, and Lily are discussing their weekend plans. Aria insists that they can only either go to the amusement park or stay at home. Which of the following is an example of the Either-Or Fallacy in this scenario?

• Aria claiming that they only have 2 options: going to the amusement park or staying at home

• Rohan using a false analogy to make a point

• Lily attacking Aria's character instead of addressing the argument

• Aria presenting only the positive aspects of going to the amusement park while ignoring the negative

In a debate club meeting, Sophia brought up the topic of climate change. However, Benjamin, instead of addressing the issue, started insisting that they should talk about the school's cafeteria food. What is the fallacy that Benjamin is using to divert attention from the subject under discussion?

• Misrepresentation

• Ad Hominem

• Red Herring

• Self-Contradiction

During a debate, Nora makes a statement and when Maya asks for evidence, Nora simply repeats her statement. What fallacy is Nora committing?

• Card Stacking

• Either-Or Fallacy

• False Analogies

• Begging the Question

What is the fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is made based on premises that fail to logically connect?

• Taking Issue out of Context

• Bogus Claim

• Loaded Terms

• Irrelevant Argument

What is the fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is made based on premises that fail to logically connect?

• Taking Issue out of Context

• Bogus Claim

• Loaded Terms

• Irrelevant Argument

Which of the following is an example of the Non Sequitur fallacy?

• Assuming that if one thing happens, a series of events will necessarily follow

• Introducing irrelevant evidence completely unrelated to the discussion

• Claiming that if one thing is true, the opposite must be true as well

• Using a term with more than one meaning in an attempt to mislead

Which of the following is an example of the Slippery Slope fallacy?

• Claiming that if one thing is true, the opposite must be true as well

• Assuming that if one thing happens, a series of events will necessarily follow

• Using a false analogy to make a point

• Attacking a person's character instead of addressing the argument

Which of the following is an example of the Ad Hominem fallacy?

• Attacking a person's character instead of addressing the argument

• Presenting only the positive aspects of a product while ignoring the negative

• Claiming that something is true because it has not been proven false

• Using a false analogy to make a point