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9.32 Logical Fallacies Worksheet

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This Intro to Lit English worksheet provides structured practice on 9.32 Logical Fallacies. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Logical Fallacies (Identify and Explain) - Identify common fallacies (ad hominem, false dilemma, slippery slope, circular reasoning) and explain why the reasoning is unsound. (CCSS RI.9–10.8; TEKS §110.36(c)(8)(A), (8)(G), (11)(G); FL ELA.9.R.2.4; VA 9.RI.3B; GA ELAGSE9–10RI8; TN 9–10.RI.IKI.8)

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Intro to Lit

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
An economics text explains that scarcity means resources are limited compared with wants, so people must make choices about how to use them. A student writes, “Scarcity matters because it’s an important concept.”
Which fallacy is in the student’s statement?
AAd hominem
BFalse dilemma
CSlippery slope
DCircular reasoning
Solution & Explanation:Saying scarcity matters because it’s “important” repeats the conclusion rather than giving reasons tied to limited resources and trade-offs. That is circular reasoning.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A city report explains that installing rain gardens can reduce stormwater runoff by letting water soak into soil; the report also notes maintenance steps like weeding and replacing mulch. A resident argues, “If we build one rain garden, next we’ll have to build them on every lawn, then mosquitoes will take over, and soon we won’t be able to go outside.”
Which fallacy best describes the resident’s argument?
AAd hominem
BFalse dilemma
CSlippery slope
DCircular reasoning
Solution & Explanation:The resident jumps from a limited installation to extreme outcomes without showing that the chain is likely or necessary. That is slippery slope reasoning.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A reading strategy guide explains that a summary should capture main ideas in your own words, leaving out minor details. A student writes, “My summary is accurate because it correctly summarizes the text.”
Which fallacy is in the student’s reasoning?
AAd hominem
BFalse dilemma
CSlippery slope
DCircular reasoning
Solution & Explanation:The student’s “reason” restates the conclusion (accurate/correct) instead of explaining what main ideas were included and why. That is circular reasoning.

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