Reasoning Quiz 7Shwetha ShivaMarch 8, 2025Reasoning Welcome to your Reasoning Quiz 7 1. What is the primary purpose of an argument? a) To express emotions b) To persuade or justify a claim c) To tell a story d) To provide entertainment None 2. Which of the following is a key characteristic of an argument? a) It includes at least two premises and a conclusion b) It relies solely on emotional appeal c) It contains unrelated statements d) It avoids logical reasoning None 3. What is a premise in an argument? a) A statement that supports the conclusion b) The final statement in an argument c) A question posed for discussion d) A counterargument None 4. Which of the following is NOT a necessary component of an argument? a) Premises b) Conclusion c) Opinion d) Reasoning None 5. What is deductive reasoning? a) A reasoning process that moves from specific cases to general principles b) A reasoning process that moves from general principles to specific conclusions c) A process of guessing outcomes d) A method of persuasion without logic None 6. What is inductive reasoning? a) A reasoning process based on certainty b) A method used only in mathematics c) A reasoning process that cannot be tested d) A reasoning process that moves from specific examples to general conclusions None 7. Which type of argument guarantees the truth of the conclusion if the premises are true? a) Deductive b) Fallacious c) Weak d) Inductive None 8. Which type of argument provides probable but not certain conclusions? a) Deductive b) Inductive c) Invalid d) Sound None 9. Which of the following is an example of the ad hominem fallacy? a) "We should lower taxes because it will help the economy." b) "If we allow this law, next we will have complete anarchy!" c) "You can’t trust his opinion on climate change because he failed high school." d) "Everyone is doing it, so it must be right." None 10. What is the slippery slope fallacy? a) Making an argument based on past traditions b) Misrepresenting someone's argument c) Ignoring alternative possibilities d) Assuming one event will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences None 11. What is a straw man fallacy? a) Attacking a misrepresented version of an opponent’s argument b) Assuming something is true because it has not been proven false c) Relying on authority instead of evidence d) Creating a false dilemma None 12. The false dilemma fallacy assumes: a) There are only two options when more exist b) All conclusions are equally valid c) Arguments cannot be tested d) Emotions determine truth None 13. What makes an argument sound? a) It follows popular opinion b) It convinces the audience emotionally c) It has a valid structure and true premises d) It contains personal beliefs None 14. What is the difference between a valid and a sound argument? a) A valid argument must have true premises b) A sound argument is valid and has true premises c) A valid argument is always sound d) A sound argument can have false premises None 15. What does it mean if an argument is invalid? a) The premises are false b) The argument is too emotional c) The argument is based on opinion d) The conclusion does not logically follow from the premises None 16. Which of the following best describes a circular argument? a) Repeating the conclusion as a premise b) Using an anecdote as proof c) Jumping to conclusions d) Presenting a valid syllogism None 17. A syllogism is: a) A logical fallacy b) A rhetorical device c) An appeal to emotion d) A form of reasoning where a conclusion follows from two premises None 18. The appeal to authority fallacy occurs when: a) Someone challenges an expert’s knowledge b) Someone defers to an expert opinion without supporting evidence c) The argument is based on numerical data d) The argument uses an analogy None 19. Why is critical thinking important in analyzing arguments? a) It helps evaluate reasoning and evidence objectively b) It ensures emotional responses c) It encourages people to agree without questioning d) It makes decisions easier without evidence None 20. Which of the following strengthens an argument? a) Providing strong supporting evidence b) Using emotional manipulation c) Ignoring counterarguments d) Using vague language None 21. A fallacy that assumes "Since event A happened before event B, A caused B" is called: a) Post hoc ergo propter hoc b) Using emotional manipulation c) Ignoring counterarguments d) Using vague language None 22. What is an argument by analogy? a) It ensures emotional responses b) A comparison between two similar cases to support a conclusion c) It encourages people to agree without questioning d) It makes decisions easier without evidence None 23. A red herring fallacy does what? a) Repeating the conclusion as a premise b) Using an anecdote as proof c) Distracts from the main argument d) Presenting a valid syllogism None 24. The false cause fallacy assumes: a) work harder than people from other generations. b) have a tendency to be self-directed workers c) tend to work in jobs that require risk-taking behavior. d) Correlation implies causation None 25. The bandwagon fallacy suggests that: a) fitness walking is a better form of exercise than weight lifting. b) Something is true because many people believe it c) walking outdoors provides a better workout than walking indoors. d) consumers are fickle and it is impossible to please them None 26. What is an argument’s burden of proof? a) The responsibility to provide evidence b) learn to forgive their offenders. c) learn the art of mediation. d) insist that their offenders be punished. None 27. If an argument appeals to emotions instead of logic, it is: a) It has a valid structure and true premises b) A pathos-based argument c) It contains personal beliefs d) It follows popular opinion None 28. The term "hasty generalization" refers to: a) Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence b) Using an anecdote as proof c) Jumping to conclusions d) Presenting a valid syllogism None 29. A contradiction in an argument occurs when: a) Making an argument based on past traditions b) Assuming one event will inevitably lead to a series of negative consequences c) A statement opposes another statement in the same argument d) Misrepresenting someone's argument None 30. An argument is cogent if: a) Premises b) It is strong and has true premises c) Opinion d) Reasoning None 1 out of 6 Time's upTime is Up! Post Views: 65
