Will Your Logic Hold Up? 12th Grade Foundations of Reasoning Quiz (Easy) Worksheet • Free PDF Download with Answer Key
Students identify fundamental patterns of valid inference and recognize common informal fallacies in real-world arguments to sharpen their analytical comprehension.
Pedagogical Overview
This worksheet assesses high school students' mastery of formal logic structures and informal fallacy identification. It employs a formative assessment approach, moving from foundational deductive principles like Modus Ponens to the analysis of common rhetorical errors in real-world scenarios. It is ideal for 12th-grade philosophy, debate, or advanced rhetoric units focused on sharpening analytical comprehension and critical thinking skills.
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- Identify and distinguish between valid deductive inference patterns such as Modus Ponens and Disjunctive Syllogism.
- Analyze real-world arguments to recognize common informal fallacies including Straw Man, Ad Hominem, and Post Hoc.
- Evaluate the logical soundness and validity of categorical and conditional statements.
All 10 Questions
- Identify the logical pattern: 'If the Supreme Court issues a ruling, then it becomes law. The Supreme Court issued a ruling. Therefore, it is law.'A) Modus TollensB) Modus PonensC) Disjunctive SyllogismD) Hypothetical Syllogism
- In a deductive argument, if the premises are true and the structure is valid, the conclusion MUST be true.A) TrueB) False
- When a debater ignores an opponent's actual position and instead attacks an exaggerated or misrepresented version of it, they are using the ______ fallacy.A) Red HerringB) Slippery SlopeC) Straw ManD) Circular Reasoning
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- Which of these is an example of Inductive Reasoning?A) Every 12th grader I have met likes music, so all 12th graders likely like music.B) Since all mammals breathe air and a whale is a mammal, a whale breathes air.C) If it is a square, it has four sides. This is a square, so it has four sides.D) To graduate, one must have 24 credits. Sam has 24 credits, so Sam can graduate.
- An argument that attacks the character of the speaker rather than the substance of their claim is known as an ______ argument.A) Ad HominemB) Ad PopulumC) Appeal to AuthorityD) Hasty Generalization
- A 'False Dilemma' fallacy occurs when someone suggests there are only two possible options when more actually exist.A) TrueB) False
- Identify the conclusion of this Disjunctive Syllogism: 'Either the power grid failed or the light bulb burned out. The power grid did not fail.'A) The power grid is working fine.B) The light bulb is still working.C) The light bulb burned out.D) The house is dark.
- The logical principle 'Modus Tollens' is also known as the way of ______.A) AffirmingB) DenyingC) AssumingD) Comparing
- An argument is considered 'Sound' if it is valid and all of its premises are actually true.A) TrueB) False
- Which fallacy is present here? 'Every time I wear these socks, our team wins. Therefore, these socks cause us to win.'A) Post Hoc (False Cause)B) Bandwagon AppealC) Genetic FallacyD) Begging the Question
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this logic quiz is a perfect no-prep resource for a substitute because the included answer key and clear explanations allow students to self-correct their understanding of argumentative fallacies.
Most 12th-grade students will finish this logic quiz in approximately 15 to 20 minutes, making it an ideal bell-ringer or exit ticket for a philosophy or English Language Arts class.
This logic quiz can be used for differentiation by using the explanation sections as scaffolding for students who struggle to identify complex logical patterns like Modus Tollens.
This logic quiz is specifically designed for 12th-grade students or advanced 11th graders who are moving beyond basic reading comprehension into formal rhetorical analysis and critical thinking.
You can use this logic quiz to gauge student prior knowledge before a debate unit, allowing you to see which specific fallacies, like the Straw Man or False Dilemma, require more direct instruction.
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