3. Formal Logic

Fallacies — Quiz

Test your understanding of fallacies with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which fallacy occurs when an argument relies on the popularity of a belief as evidence for its truth?

Question 2

Identify the fallacy in the statement: 'If we allow students to redo exams, soon they will expect to redo every assignment.'

Question 3

What is the fallacy where an argument introduces an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the original issue?

Question 4

Which fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself?

Question 5

Identify the fallacy in the following argument: 'My doctor told me to take this new supplement, and since I started taking it, I haven't gotten sick. Therefore, the supplement is preventing me from getting sick.'