FALLACIES

Question 1

English term for Argumentum ad populum

Answer 1

Appeal to the people

Question 2

English term for Argumentum ad misericordiam

Answer 2

Appeal to pity

Question 3

latin term for Attacking the person instead of the argument

Answer 3

Argumentum ad hominem

Question 4

What fallacy is this To say that something is good or effective because many people use or like it

Answer 4

Appeal to the people

Question 5

I really need this job. I have a family to support, and my child is sick. Please, I beg you, hire me.

Answer 5

Argumentum ad misericordiam

Question 6

Everyone is buying the new iPhone. You should get one too.

Answer 6

Argumentum ad populum

Question 7

You say I shouldn’t smoke, but you used to smoke too

Answer 7

Argumentum ad hominem

Question 8

True patriots support this policy. If you don’t support it, you’re not a real patriot.

Answer 8

Argumentum ad populum

Question 9

your Honor, my client is a single mother of three. She made a mistake, but she’s truly remorseful. Please, have mercy on her.

Answer 9

Argumentum ad misericordiam

Question 10

Person A hangs out with criminals, so their opinion on gun control is invalid.

Answer 10

Argumentum ad hominem

Question 11

If you don’t finish your homework, you won’t get to go to the party tonight.

Answer 11

Argumentum ad baculum

Question 12

Since no one has proven that ghosts don’t exist, they must exist.

Answer 12

Argumentum ad ignorantiam

Question 13

If you don’t agree to work overtime this weekend, you can start looking for a new job.

Answer 13

Argumentum ad baculum

Question 14

I can’t explain this strange noise, so it must be a paranormal event.

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Argumentum ad ignorantiam

Question 15

To say that something is good or effective because many people use or like it

Answer 15

Argumentum ad populum

Question 16

To beg for pity instead of giving a better reason to support one’s claim

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Argumentum ad misericordiam

Question 17

To reject someone’s argument by discrediting the person making the argument,
Involving a person’s socio-economic status, pas

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Argumentum ad hominem

Question 18

To use the threat of force or coercion, pressure, instead of providing a better reason

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Argumentum ad baculum

Question 19

To say that something is true because there is no proof or evidence that it is false; vice versa

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Argumentum ad ignorantiam

Question 20

applying a general rule to an exception

Answer 20

Accident

Question 21

Freedom of speech is a fundamental right.
Therefore, a person should be allowed to yell ‘fire’ in a crowded theater.

Answer 21

Accident

Question 22

It’s wrong to kill another human being.
Therefore, a soldier killing an enemy combatant in wartime is morally wrong.

Answer 22

Accident

Question 23

No connection between premise and conclusion

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Irrelevant conclusion

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Irrelevant conclusion

Question 25

Think of the poor, starving children in Africa. You should donate to our charity.

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Irrelevant conclusion

Question 26

Explaining something by the wrong cause The explanation or cause cannot be the right scientifically

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False cause

Question 27

Every time I wear my lucky socks, my team wins. Therefore, my lucky socks cause my team to win.

Answer 27

False cause

Question 28

I got sick after eating sushi. Therefore, sushi always makes me sick.

Answer 28

False cause

Question 29

applies to some parts or members also applies to other parts or members

Answer 29

Hasty generalization

Question 30

I met two rude people from New York City, so all New Yorkers must be rude.

Answer 30

Hasty generalization

Question 31

I've never seen a cat that likes water. Therefore, no cats like water.

Answer 31

Hasty generalization

Question 31

premise supports the conclusion and vice versa Restating the idea of the premise

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Circular argument

Question 31

A good person is someone who does good things. So, if you do good things, you're a good person.

Answer 31

Circular argument

Question 32

The stock market is going up because it's bullish. It's bullish because the market is going up.

Answer 32

Circular argument

Question 33

an argument that is confusing due to awkward grammar or sentence construction

Answer 33

Amphiboly

Question 34

I didn't say he stole the money.

Answer 34

Amphiboly

Question 35

The police were looking for a man with a dog.

Answer 35

Amphiboly

Question 36

All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

Answer 36

Equivocation

Question 37

All men are mammals. All dogs are mammals. Therefore, all men are dogs.

Answer 37

Equivocation

Question 38

A famous actor endorses a new brand of energy drink. Therefore, it must be the best energy drink on the market.

Answer 38

Misplaced authority

Question 39

A famous chef recommends a certain car brand. Therefore, it must be the best car to buy.

Answer 39

Misplaced authority

Question 40

Every individual in this society is kind and compassionate. Therefore, the society as a whole will be peaceful and harmonious.

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Composition

Question 41

Every player on the team is a great athlete. Therefore, the team as a whole is great

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Composition

Question 42

This class is full of intelligent students. Therefore, every student in this class is intelligent.

Answer 42

Division

Question 43

This fruit salad is delicious. Therefore, every fruit in the salad is delicious.

Answer 43

Division

Question 44

If you wear clothes from this designer brand, you'll be more stylish and successful.

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Argumentum ad verecundiam

Question 45

Attending a prestigious university will guarantee a successful career.

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Argumentum ad verecundiam

Question 46

If we incorrectly cancel digits in a fraction like 16/64, we might mistakenly conclude that it equals 1/4.

Answer 46

Arithmetical fallacy

Question 47

A company might claim that their product is 50% more effective than a competitor's. However, if the competitor's product was already 90% effective.

Answer 47

Arithmetical fallacy

Question 48

If it's wrong to steal a car, then it's even more wrong to commit murder.

Answer 48

fortiori

Question 49

If a high school diploma is required for this job, then a college degree should certainly be required for a more important position.

Answer 49

fortiori

Question 50

If you're not a morning person, you must be lazy.

Answer 50

Black and white

Question 51

You're either with us or against us.

Answer 51

Black and white

Question 52

If I had studied harder, I would have gotten an A on the test.

Answer 52

Contrary to fact fallacy

Question 53

If I had won the lottery, I would have quit my job and traveled the world.

Answer 53

Contrary to fact fallacy

Question 54

Just like a carpenter needs a hammer to build a house, a student needs a textbook to learn.

Answer 54

False analogy

Question 55

The human body is like a machine. If one part fails, the whole system breaks down.

Answer 55

False analogy