Definitions in Logic

Definitions in Logic

9th - 12th Grade

15 Qs

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Definitions in Logic

Definitions in Logic

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

CCSS.RI.8.1, CCSS.L.11-12.6, DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

Steven Thomas

Used 6+ times

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "Premise"?

Phrases that demonstrate a relationship between premises and conclusions

Observations that support the truth of a premise

Logical building blocks for an argument

An unsupported conclusion that might be disagreed about

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "Conclusion"?

The end point of the formal argument process

An argument that follows logically

A disagreement about something

An "if/then" statement used as a premise

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "Validity"?

An argument that follows logically

A format for mapping arguments

An argument made with the intention of defending an opinion

Something that cancels itself out

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "Soundness"?

An argument that follows logically and is presumably true

A conclusion supported by premises

Using theoretical examples to prove the truth of something (non-observational)

Any argument that is missing the required components to be argued

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which answer most closely applies to Argument Standard Form?

A format for mapping arguments

An argument made with the intention of defending an opinion

Logical building blocks for an argument

Phrases that demonstrate a relationship between premises and conclusions

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which definition most closely matches the concept of a "formal argument?"

Using examples when arguing

Arguing with the intent of defending a position

An argument with a conclusion supported by premises

Arguing in a formal setting

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A non-argument is...

A conclusion supported by premises

A statement, unsupported opinion, or anecdote

An invalid, illogical, or false argument

When someone refuses to engage in good faith argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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