fa2

Question 1

Hasty Generalization (Converse Accident) is the fallacy occurs when there is a reasonable likelihood that the sample is not representative of the group. Such a likelihood may arise if the sample is either too small or not randomly selected.
Group of answer choices

True

False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The truth value of any statement is either true or false.

Group of answer choices

True

False

Answer 2

t

Question 3

Determine whether the following arguments are inductive or deductive Write I if it is inductive and D if it is deductive.

The Broadway Theater marquee says that The Phantom of the Opera is playing nightly. Therefore, it must be that case that Phantom is playing there tonight.

Group of answer choices

I

D

Answer 3

D

Question 4

If I proposition is true, then E is _____?
Group of answer choices

Doubtful

False

True

Answer 4

False

Question 5

If I proposition is false, then A is _____?
Group of answer choices

True

False

Doubtful

Answer 5

False

Question 6

If A proposition is false, then E is _____?
Group of answer choices

Doubtful

False

True

Answer 6

Doubtful

Question 7

If I proposition is false, then A is _____?

Group of answer choices

True

False

Doubtful

Answer 7

Doubtful

Question 8

If A proposition is true, then … then E is ____?
Group of answer choices

False

True

Doubtful

Answer 8

False

Question 9

If E proposition is true, then O is _____?
Group of answer choices

True

Doubtful

False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

If O proposition is false, then E is _____?
Group of answer choices

False

True

Doubtful

Question 11

If A proposition is false, then O is _____?
Group of answer choices

True

Doubtful

False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

A plant is not an animal.
Group of answer choices

Affirmative

Negative

Answer 12

Negative

Question 13

Computer literates are not numerous.
Group of answer choices

Negative

Affirmative

Answer 13

Negative

Question 14

Some professional wrestlers are elderly persons who are incapable of doing an honest day’s work.
Group of answer choices

A

O

I

E

Answer 14

I

Question 15

Classify the categorical proposition:

ALL S is P.

Group of answer choices

I

O

A

E

Answer 15

A

Question 16

Classify the categorical proposition:

No organic compounds are metals.

Group of answer choices

O

I

E

A

Answer 16

E

Question 17

What is the fallacy being represented in this example?

This man his father killed.

Group of answer choices

Division

Composition

Equivocation

Amphiboly

Answer 17

Amphiboly

Question 18

What is the fallacy being represented in this example?

“Have you stopped beating your wife?”

Group of answer choices

Complex Question

Begging the Question (Circular Argument)

False Dichotomy

Suppressed Evidence

Answer 18

Complex Question

Question 19

What is the fallacy being represented in this example?

A lawyer who pleads for the acquittal of his client on the ground that the client’s mother has a heart problem and could have a heart attack upon hearing that her son was convicted.

Group of answer choices

Appeal to People

Appeal to Force

Appeal to Pity

Missing the Point

Answer 19

Appeal to Pity

Question 20

What is the fallacy being represented in this example?

I have known three people who are homeless and lazy. Therefore, I can say that, “All homeless people are lazy.”

Group of answer choices

False Cause

Appeal to Inappropriate Authority

Slippery Slope

Hasty Generalization

Answer 20

Hasty Generalization

Question 21

A fallacy is a type of argument that seems to be correct but contains a mistake in reasoning.
Group of answer choices

True

False

Answer 21

t

Question 22

The red herring fallacy is committed when the arguer diverts the attention of the reader or listener by changing the subject to a different but sometimes subtly related one. He or she then finishes by either drawing a conclusion about this different issue or by merely presuming that some conclusion has been established.
Group of answer choices

True

False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Fallacy of Relevance is the most numerous and the most frequently encountered.
Group of answer choices

True

False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

If O proposition is true, then E is _____?
Group of answer choices

Doubtful

False

True

Answer 24

Doubtful

Question 25

If E proposition is true, then A is _____? Group of answer choices False Doubtful True

Question 26

If I proposition is false, then O is _____? Group of answer choices False True Doubtful

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Not all working students are uncompromising. Group of answer choices Affirmative Negative

Answer 27

Affirmative

Question 28

Classify the categorical proposition: Not all S is not P. Group of answer choices I E O A

Answer 28

O

Question 29

Classify the categorical proposition: Some rational beings are wise. Group of answer choices I O A E

Answer 29

I

Question 30

Classify the categorical proposition: Some clergy are not abstainers. Group of answer choices O A I E

Answer 30

O

Question 31

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? Philosophy students make up a good class. Berto is a philosophy student. Therefore, Berto makes up a good class. Group of answer choices Equivocation Composition Amphiboly Division

Answer 31

Division

Question 32

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? Most dogs are friendly and pose no threat to people who pet them. Therefore, it would be safe to pet the little dog that is approaching us now. Group of answer choices Suppressed Evidence Begging the Question (Circular Argument) Complex Question False Dichotomy

Answer 32

Suppressed Evidence

Question 33

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? "You better agree to my proposal, or you cannot see your wife tonight." Group of answer choices Red Herring Appeal to People Appeal to Force Appeal to Pity

Answer 33

Appeal to Force

Question 34

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? “You’re a jinx! Every time you show up our activity does not push through.” Group of answer choices Slippery Slope False Cause Argument from Ignorance Appeal to Inappropriate Authority

Answer 34

False Cause

Question 35

Post hoc ergo propter hoc is a fallacy in which an event is presumed to have been caused by a closely preceding event. Literally, “After this; therefore, because of this.” Group of answer choices True False

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Determine whether the following arguments are inductive or deductive Write I if it is inductive and D if it is deductive. When a cook cannot recall the ingredients in a recipe, it is appropriate that she refresh her memory by consulting the recipe book. Similarly, when a student cannot recall the answers during a final exam, it is appropriate that she refresh her memory by consulting the textbook. Group of answer choices I D

Answer 36

I

Question 37

If O proposition is false, then A is _____? Group of answer choices False True Doubtful

Answer 37

t

Question 38

If A proposition is true, then I is ____? Group of answer choices True Doubtful False

Answer 38

True

Question 39

If O proposition is false, then I is _____? Group of answer choices Doubtful False True

Answer 39

t

Question 40

No Asians are Americans. Group of answer choices Affirmative Negative

Answer 40

Negative

Question 41

Many Filipino are fortunate. Group of answer choices Negative Affirmative

Answer 41

Affirmative

Question 42

Classify the categorical proposition: Every mortal being is finite. Group of answer choices E A I O

Answer 42

A

Question 43

Classify the categorical proposition: No conclusion is possible. Group of answer choices E O I A

Answer 43

E

Question 44

Classify the categorical proposition: All men are imperfect. Group of answer choices E I A O

Answer 44

E

Question 45

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? John attacked a man with a knife. Group of answer choices Division Amphiboly Equivocation Composition

Answer 45

Amphiboly

Question 46

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? A conversation between two basketball players: Zack: I heard that our opponent next week is the best team in our district. Carl: Then, let us not attend the game. We'll lose anyway. Group of answer choices Accident Missing the Point Appeal to People Red Herring

Answer 46

Missing the Point

Question 47

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? “Soft drinks are delightful refreshments. Therefore, everyone should drink it every day.” Group of answer choices Slippery Slope Dicto Simpliciter (Unqualified Generalization) Hasty Generalization Argument from Ignorance

Answer 47

Dicto Simpliciter (Unqualified Generalization)

Question 48

Fallacy of Defective / Weak Induction is a fallacy in which the premises are too weak or ineffective to warrant the conclusion. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 48

True

Question 49

The fallacy of slippery slope is a variety of the false cause fallacy. It occurs when the conclusion of an argument rests on an alleged chain reaction and there is not sufficient reason to think that the chain reaction will actually take place. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 49

True

Question 50

If O proposition is true, then A is _____? Group of answer choices Doubtful True False

Answer 50

False

Question 51

If I proposition is true, then A is _____? Group of answer choices Doubtful True False

Answer 51

Doubtful

Question 52

If A proposition is true, then O is _____? Group of answer choices True False Doubtful

Answer 52

False

Question 53

Not to marry when you are still young is to lose a great opportunity. Group of answer choices Affirmative Negative

Answer 53

Affirmative

Question 54

Not to obey one's parents is bad. Group of answer choices Affirmative Negative

Answer 54

Affirmative

Question 55

Classify the categorical proposition: Not all S is P. Group of answer choices E I A O

Answer 55

O

Question 56

Classify the categorical proposition: No people who are considerate of others are reckless drivers who pay no attention to traffic regulations. Group of answer choices O E A I

Answer 56

E

Question 57

Classify the categorical proposition: Some college athletes are professionals. Group of answer choices I A E O

Answer 57

I

Question 58

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? Either we elect Mr. X or the economy goes down the tubes. The choice should be obvious. Group of answer choices False Dichotomy Begging the Question (Circular Argument) Complex Question Suppressed Evidence

Answer 58

False Dichotomy

Question 59

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? I should smoke since everybody is doing it. Group of answer choices Appeal to Force Red Herring Appeal to Pity Appeal to People

Answer 59

Appeal to People

Question 60

Propositions can be both true and false. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 60

t

Question 61

Fallacy of Accident is committed when a general rule is applied to a specific case it was not intended to cover. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 61

True

Question 62

Informal logic is also known as non-formal logic or critical thinking. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 62

True

Question 63

If E proposition is true, then I is _____? Group of answer choices Doubtful False True

Answer 63

False

Question 64

If E proposition is false, then I is _____? Group of answer choices False True Doubtful

Answer 64

True

Question 65

If O proposition is true, then I is _____? Group of answer choices False Doubtful True

Answer 65

Doubtful

Question 66

Classify the categorical proposition: No geniuses are conformists. Group of answer choices I O A E

Answer 66

E

Question 67

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? Jose is an intelligent boy. But Jose studies in Far Eastern University. Therefore, all who study at FEU are intelligent. Group of answer choices Amphiboly Equivocation Composition Division

Answer 67

Composition

Question 68

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? Generally, streets are safe to walk down. Conclusion: Therefore, we should be able to walk down this street without harassment. Group of answer choices Suppressed Evidence Complex Question Begging the Question (Circular Argument) False Dichotomy

Answer 68

Suppressed Evidence

Question 69

Determine whether the following arguments are inductive or deductive Write I if it is inductive and D if it is deductive. Since Christmas is always on a Thursday, it follows that the day after Christmas is always a Friday. Group of answer choices D I

Answer 69

D

Question 70

If E proposition is false, then A is _____? Group of answer choices False Doubtful True

Answer 70

True

Question 71

Classify the categorical proposition: Some mayas are not flowers. Group of answer choices I A E O

Answer 71

O

Question 72

Classify the categorical proposition: All objects suitable for boat anchors are objects weighing at least fifteen pounds. Group of answer choices E A O I

Answer 72

A

Question 73

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? Lost: The dog of a lady with a long tail. Group of answer choices Division Composition Amphiboly Equivocation

Answer 73

Amphiboly

Question 74

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? Either you support the Liberal Party or you are part of the problem. Surely, you don’t want to be a part of the problem. Group of answer choices Suppresed Evidence False Dichotomy Complex Question Begging the Question (Circular Argument)

Answer 74

False Dichotomy

Question 75

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? "Hey, everyone speeds. So speeding isn't wrong." Group of answer choices Appeal to Force Appeal to People Appeal to Pity Missing the Point

Answer 75

Appeal to People

Question 76

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? You came to the room before me. Therefore, you must be the cause of all the dirt in this room. Group of answer choices Slippery Slope False Cause Weak Analogy Appeal to Inappropriate Authority

Answer 76

False Cause

Question 77

Appeal to pity is the fallacy in which the argument relies on generosity, altruism, or mercy, rather than on reason. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 77

True

Question 78

If I proposition is false, then E is _____? Group of answer choices True Doubtful False

Answer 78

t

Question 79

Classify the categorical proposition: No citizen is an alien. Group of answer choices O A E I

Answer 79

E

Question 80

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? That type of car is poorly made; a friend of mine has one, and it continually gives him trouble. Group of answer choices Suppresed Evidence False Dichotomy Complex Question Begging the Question (Circular Argument)

Answer 80

Suppresed Evidence

Question 81

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? When your mom gets your phone bill and you have gone over the limit you begin talking to her about how hard your math class is and how well you did on a test today. Group of answer choices Strawman Fallacy Accident Red Herring Missing the Point

Answer 81

Red Herring

Question 82

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? These pills must be safe and effective for reducing because Toni Gonzaga is endorsing it. Group of answer choices Argument from Ignorance False Cause Appeal to Inappropriate Authority Hasty Generalization

Answer 82

Appeal to Inappropriate Authority

Question 83

Appeal to force is the fallacy always involves a threat by the arguer to the physical or psychological well-being of the listener or reader, who may be either an individual or a group of people. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 83

True

Question 84

A sentence having two or more propositions is called simple proposition. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 84

False

Question 85

Classify the categorical proposition: All S is not P. Group of answer choices E I A O

Answer 85

E

Question 86

Informal logic is considered as an attempt to develop a logic that can analyze and assess the "informal" reasoning that occurs in natural language contexts in, for example, political debate, legal proceedings, social commentary, and the opinion pieces featured in the mass media (in newspapers, magazines, television, the Internet, and so on). Group of answer choices True False

Answer 86

True

Question 87

Strawman Fallacy is committed when an arguer distorts an opponent’s argument for the purpose of more easily attacking it, demolishes the distorted argument, and then concludes that the opponent’s real argument has been demolished. By so doing, the arguer is said to have set up a straw man and knocked it down, only to conclude that the real man (opposing argument) has been knocked down as well. Group of answer choices True False

Answer 87

t

Question 88

Classify the categorical proposition: No sentient beings are quadrupeds. Group of answer choices I A O E

Answer 88

E

Question 89

Classify the categorical proposition: All graduates of West Point are commissioned officers in the US Army. Group of answer choices O I A E

Answer 89

A

Question 90

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? “When was the last time you actually told the truth?” Group of answer choices Begging the Question (Circular Argument) Complex Question False Dichotomy Suppressed Evidence

Answer 90

Complex Question

Question 91

What is the fallacy being represented in this example? “If you can’t prove me wrong, therefore I am right.” Group of answer choices Appeal to Inappropriate Authority Hasty Generalization False Cause Argument from Ignorance

Answer 91

Argument from Ignorance

Question 92

If I proposition is true, then O is _____? Group of answer choices False Doubtful True

Answer 92

Doubtful

Question 93

If A proposition is false, then I is _____? Group of answer choices Doubtful False True

Answer 93

Doubtful

Question 94

Classify the categorical proposition: Some men are not Filipinos. Group of answer choices I E O A

Answer 94

O

Question 95

Classify the categorical proposition: Some vines are plants. Group of answer choices A I O E

Answer 95

I