Logic & Trust: Evaluating Arguments and Credibility Quiz

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1. A speaker says, "Research shows students who sleep eight hours perform better in class." What should a critical listener do?

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Always check where and how evidence was obtained.

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Logic & Trust: Evaluating Arguments And Credibility Quiz - Quiz

A good argument needs two things: sound logic and a trustworthy source! In this evaluating arguments' credibility quiz, you'll practice assessing whether an argument is logically consistent and whether the source providing the information is believable. You'll analyze faulty reasoning and questionable sources. Each question enhances your skill in evaluating... see morearguments' credibility and spotting flawed logic.
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2. True or False: Counterarguments strengthen a speaker’s credibility.

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Acknowledging other viewpoints shows fairness and reasoning.

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3. You hear, “My opponent just doesn’t care about education.” What type of appeal is this?

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The speaker attacks the person instead of the argument.

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4. A debater says, “Studies from the CDC and WHO both support this conclusion.” What makes this statement stronger?

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Citing reliable organizations builds credibility.

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5. Directions – Match each term (a–b) with its definition (1–2).

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Counterarguments address opposition; fallacies show poor logic.

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6. A speaker says, “We must choose between total freedom or complete control.” Which fallacy is used?

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It limits choices to two extremes instead of many possibilities.

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7. True or False: Tone can make weak evidence sound convincing.

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Confident delivery may disguise poor logic.

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8. Fill in the blank: “Evaluating arguments requires judging the quality of the ______.”

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The strength of an argument depends on its supporting proof.

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9. You hear a politician say, “If this plan fails, our city will collapse.” What kind of reasoning is this?

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It exaggerates negative outcomes without evidence.

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10. Which question helps determine a speaker’s credibility?

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Credible arguments rely on verified information.

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11. Directions – Match each cue (a–b) with the type of support (1–2).

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Facts support logic; personal stories appeal to feeling.

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12. True or False: Critical listeners look for both what is said and what is left out.

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Omitted details can reveal hidden bias or weakness.

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13. You hear, “My idea must be right—no one has proven it wrong.” What flaw appears?

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It assumes truth just because it hasn’t been disproved.

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14. In “Experts agree,” the word ______ suggests an appeal to authority.

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It relies on authority figures rather than full explanation.

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15. True or False: Evaluating arguments requires separating emotion from evidence.

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Logical evaluation focuses on facts, not feelings.

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A speaker says, "Research shows students who sleep eight hours perform...
True or False: Counterarguments strengthen a speaker’s credibility.
You hear, “My opponent just doesn’t care about education.” What...
A debater says, “Studies from the CDC and WHO both support this...
Directions – Match each term (a–b) with its definition (1–2).
A speaker says, “We must choose between total freedom or complete...
True or False: Tone can make weak evidence sound convincing.
Fill in the blank: “Evaluating arguments requires judging the...
You hear a politician say, “If this plan fails, our city will...
Which question helps determine a speaker’s credibility?
Directions – Match each cue (a–b) with the type of support...
True or False: Critical listeners look for both what is said and what...
You hear, “My idea must be right—no one has proven it wrong.”...
In “Experts agree,” the word ______ suggests an appeal to...
True or False: Evaluating arguments requires separating emotion from...
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