Review Activity 1

Third Periodical Exam

1."Good orators are great communicators because
they deliver their oratorical speech well. “Is this an
example of what kind of faulty logic?

A. assumption B. circular reasoning

C. false causality D. self-contradiction
[Link] is not an example of self-contradiction?

A. "I always tell the truth, even when I lie."

B. "I'm against violence, but I'll punch anyone who
disagrees with me."
C. "I'm a vegan and I don’t any kind of meat."
D. "I believe in the importance of equality for all, but
some people are just inherently superior."
3. Which of the following is the best solution to the
problem presented?
Problem: Not all Public Utility Vehicles are allowed
to transport passengers in the city.
Proposed Solutions:
A. Buy an e-bike or a motorcycle
B. Commuters can consider walking or biking their
way to work.
C. File a leave of absence.
D. Resign from work and open a small business.
4. Which of the following does not describe an emotional
appeal?

A. It is a fact, but lacks evidence to prove the claim.

B. It is a logical fallacy, wherein a debater attempts to win an
argument by eliciting an emotional reaction from the
opponent and audience.
C. It employs persuasive language to construct the foundation
of an appeal to emotion-based arguments rather than
relying on facts.
D. It necessitates an understanding of your audience and what
may most effectively evoke their emotions."
[Link] of the following is NOT an example of a
claim?

A. A healthy breakfast is necessary for memory

retention.
B. Online video streaming has made video rental
stores obsolete.
C. Women should be paid the same as men for
similar work.
D. Facebook has users all over the world.
[Link] is a characteristic of a valid and legitimate
source?

A. an email address is included

B. a link from a reputable site.
C. states when the page is created
D. the name of the author is stated.
[Link] of the following information sources would
not be appropriate for a research paper?

A. An article on Jefferson by a “Contributing Author” on

[Link].
B. A book from the public library about Thomas Jefferson.
C. An electronic book about Jefferson accessed
via the ACC (Academic Assembly Council) catalogue.
D. A website article on Jefferson accessed through
[Link].
8. What logical fallacy is present in this situation?
Shane went on one date with a man, and he
turned out to be an awful and rude person. She
concluded that all men are just as terrible.

A. assumption B. circular reasoning

C. false causality D. overgeneralization
[Link] is the best valid evidence for the truth of the claim
A. "I believe that we need to take swift action to help
preserve the environment.
B. "By hanging your clothes outside on a clothesline
instead of using the electric dryer, you can reduce
your carbon emissions by 351 lbs/year."
C. "Children can assist their parents by performing
household chores.
D. "Use a pail and dipper instead of a hose when watering
plants to conserve water."
10. When do facts and opinions become relevant if put by
the writer in a paragraph?

A. They are related to the article.

B. They are stated by the authority.
C. They contain statistics and data where source is
unknown.
D. They support the main point or idea.
[Link]’s aunt is fond of mix breed and stray dogs She is
always friendly and caring to them.

A. Bias
B. Fairness
C. Prejudice
D. Solidarity
[Link] the following dialogues and identify the logical
fallacies embedded the lines
Sandy: "I heard that eating chocolate every day is good for
your health."
James: "Really? How come?"
Sandy: "Well, my friend eats chocolate every day, and
she's never been sick!"
James: "But that doesn't necessarily mean that chocolate
is good for you. There could be other factors
contributing to your friend's health.”
Sandy: "No, it must be the chocolate. If it works for her,
it'll work for everyone!"
A. assumption C. false causality
B. circular reasoning D. overgeneralization
13. Shane: "I don't believe in ghosts because I've never
seen one."
Jay: "But how do you know ghosts don't exist if
you've never seen one?"
Shane: "Because if ghosts were real, I would have
seen one by now."
Jay: "But you can't use not seeing ghosts as evidence
that they don't exist."

A. assumption B. circular reasoning

C. false causality D. overgeneralization
[Link] type of logical fallacy is present in this statement?
Typhoon Kristine brought floods to the metro. The flood was
caused by heavy rains.

A. assumption B. circular reasoning

C. overgeneralization D. oversimplification
[Link] of the following is not a characteristic of tertiary
sources?

A. These are sources that index, abstract, organize, compile,

or digest other sources.
B. The chief purpose of the material is to list, summarize or
simply repackage ideas or other information.
C. They display original thinking, report on new discoveries,
or share fresh information.
D. These sources are usually not credited to a particular
author.
[Link] the statements, which is a prejudiced statement?

A. A governor gave a job to a less qualified resident who is

his relative.
B. A Filipino nurse in a clinic assists Filipino patients first.
C. A man hates gays.
D. Teachers of a private school add points to scores of
students whose parents donate cash and or equipment.
17. Which statement DOES NOT show any form of bias or
prejudice?

A. Choosing news sources that present stories that only

support one’s views
B. Evaluating all potential employees exclusively by their
professional qualifications
C. Identifying all East Asian individuals as carriers of the
viruses.
D. Refusing to listen to the opposing side
18. Which of the following is a question you should ask
yourself to help determine if a source is relevant?

A. Does the information seem correct?

B. Does the source appear in your top 3 search results?
C. Does the source really relate to your topic?
D. When was the source published?
19. Which is an appropriate counterargument for the following
claim?
“School uniforms take away the pressure of having to wear
designer clothes for those who can’t afford to buy them.”

A. School uniforms ensure that everyone is wearing

appropriate clothing.
B. School uniforms are expensive and are added expense for
some people.
C. Students should have to wear uniform to school.
D. Students should not have to wear uniforms to school.
20. The passage below is an example of what type of source?
"I attended a climate change rally last weekend where I heard
from scientists, activists, and community leaders about the
urgent need for action. They shared firsthand accounts of how
rising temperatures are affecting their communities, from
extreme heatwaves to devastating wildfires. It was eye-
opening to hear directly from those on the front lines of
climate change, reinforcing the importance of immediate
action to address this global crisis."
A. online source B. primary source
C. secondary source D. secondary source
Answer Key
1. B 11.B
2. C 12.C
3. B 13.B
4. A 14.D
5. D 15.C
6. B 16. C
7. A 17. B
8. D 18. C
9. B 19. B
10. D 20. B