Avoiding Logical Fallacies in Argumentative Writing MCQs

1. : What is a logical fallacy?
(A) A strong point that supports your argument
(B) A mistake in reasoning that weakens an argument
(C) A counterargument to a claim
(D) A type of rhetorical question

2. : Which of the following is an example of the ad hominem fallacy?
(A) “His argument about climate change is invalid because he’s not a scientist.”
(B) “Research shows climate change is real and caused by human activity.”
(C) “There are multiple sides to the climate change debate.”
(D) “Climate change leads to rising sea levels and extreme weather.”

3. : What logical fallacy assumes that if one event happens after another, the first caused the second?
(A) Slippery slope
(B) False dilemma
(C) Post hoc ergo propter hoc
(D) Straw man

4. : Which fallacy involves attacking a weaker version of an opponent’s argument to make it easier to refute?
(A) Circular reasoning
(B) Hasty generalization
(C) Appeal to emotion
(D) Straw man

5. : What is the main problem with a hasty generalization?
(A) It provides too many examples
(B) It draws a broad conclusion from limited evidence
(C) It only focuses on irrelevant details
(D) It uses repetition instead of facts

6. : Which of the following is an example of a false dilemma?
(A) “You’re either with us or against us.”
(B) “Let’s look at all the possible outcomes before deciding.”
(C) “Some people agree, and some people don’t.”
(D) “There are pros and cons to every decision.”

7. : What does the slippery slope fallacy suggest?
(A) That one action will inevitably lead to a series of negative events
(B) That evidence is irrelevant
(C) That the argument repeats itself
(D) That the speaker has no bias

8. : Which of the following best describes circular reasoning?
(A) Using evidence from unrelated topics
(B) Repeating the same point as the conclusion without proving it
(C) Making an emotional appeal
(D) Attacking the speaker instead of the argument

9. : Which fallacy appeals to the audience’s feelings rather than logic or evidence?
(A) Appeal to authority
(B) Appeal to emotion
(C) Red herring
(D) Bandwagon

10. : What is the danger of using logical fallacies in argumentative writing?
(A) They make arguments more persuasive
(B) They can make writing more creative
(C) They weaken credibility and logical strength of the argument
(D) They are necessary for a balanced view