Logic and Grammar Quiz

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Which type of logical fallacy involves misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack?

Straw Man (correct)
Begging the Question
False Dilemma
Slippery Slope

What characterizes a False Dilemma fallacy?

It ignores additional alternatives. (correct)
It uses an unrelated topic to distract.
It relies on circular reasoning.
It asserts that one event caused another.

What is a gerund?

A verb form ending in -ing used as an adjective
A verb form ending in -ing used as a noun (correct)
A verb form ending in -ing used as an adverb
A verb form ending in -ing used as a conjunction

Which example best illustrates the Post Hoc fallacy?

The software caused the freeze after purchase. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what kind of argument does the conclusion not logically follow from previous statements?

Non Sequitur (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'Swimming in the nearby river has been the pastime of teenage boys', what role does 'swimming' serve?

Subject (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a gerund as the object of a preposition?

The boys spent their time swimming. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which fallacy diverts attention from the main issue?

Red Herring (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which sentence does 'swimming' function as an indirect object?

The boys gave swimming much thought. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a gerund phrase?

A gerund with complements or modifiers (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following sentences is the gerund functioning as the subject of the verb?

Planting ornamental plants became common during the pandemic. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates a gerund acting as the object of a verb?

I like eating Singaporean food. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly identifies the gerund in the sentence: 'Recycling gives our family a sense of accomplishment.'?

Recycling - direct object of the verb (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about gerunds is true?

Gerunds can be both subject and object of verbs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'callback' refer to in the context of drama?

A request for an actor to return for another audition (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a low-budget tour of a play often seen in smaller cities?

Bus-and-truck tour (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'chemistry' in acting?

The emotional connection that creates excitement between actors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cold reading' mean?

Performing without any prior review of the script (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following collocations means to prepare oneself adequately?

To come prepared (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the collocation 'to take a risk' imply?

To engage in a potentially dangerous or uncertain situation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'cattle call'?

An audition that is open to everyone regardless of experience (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'curtain up' signify?

The beginning of a performance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a logical fallacy?

An argument where premises do not adequately support the conclusion (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which fallacy involves attacking the character of the opponent rather than their argument?

Ad Hominem (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Bandwagon fallacy is based on the belief that what is popular is inherently correct. What example best illustrates this?

Everyone in the class thinks this project is the best one, so we should choose it. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which fallacy presents only two options when multiple other possibilities exist?

False Dilemma (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of fallacy assumes that one event will inevitably lead to another without evidence?

Slippery Slope (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of the Ad Misericordiam fallacy?

I should pass my class because my family depends on me. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which fallacy occurs when the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises?

Non Sequitur (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement represents a Straw Man fallacy?

You want to take away all healthcare options from the public. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Bus-and-truck tour

A low-budget touring production of a play or musical, often presented in smaller cities for a few nights.

Callback

A request for an actor to return for a further audition.