Logical Fallacy Identification Reasoning Questions

1. "You can't criticize the government's economic policies unless you have a degree in economics." What logical fallacy does this statement demonstrate?

2. "If we allow same-sex marriage, next people will want to marry animals or inanimate objects." What logical fallacy does this statement illustrate?

3. A politician argues, "My opponent supports welfare programs. They must want to create a society of lazy dependents." What logical fallacy is demonstrated here?

4. "The new smartphone must be the best because it's the most expensive one on the market." What logical fallacy is demonstrated here?

5. "If we allow prayer in schools, it's only a matter of time before we're living in a theocracy." What logical fallacy is demonstrated here?

6. "Dr. Smith, a renowned physicist, says climate change isn't real. Therefore, climate change must not be real." What logical fallacy does this argument demonstrate?

7. "Violent video games must cause real-world violence because many violent criminals play video games." Which fallacy does this argument commit?

8. "Everyone I know is voting for Candidate X, so they must be the best choice for president." What logical fallacy is present here?

9. "Organic food is more expensive, so it must be healthier and better for you." Which fallacy is present in this argument?

10. "Alternative medicine has been used for thousands of years, so it must be effective." What logical fallacy is present in this argument?