Evaluating arguments

Identify the logical fallacy in each of the following passages.

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For help with this exercise, see Reading arguments.

Question 1 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 1

Question 2 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 2

Question 3 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 3

Question 4 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 4

Question 5 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 5

Question 6 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 6

Question 7 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 7

Question 8 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 8

Question 9 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 9

Question 10 of 10

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Evaluating arguments – 10