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PRE-FINALS EXAMINATION (QUARTER 2)

TEST I. (MULTIPLE CHOICES)

1.1 Directions: Read and understand each questions carefully. Write the correct answer on the space provided.

_______ 1. It is the viewpoint of each group.

A. Stand B. Claims C. Argument

_______ 2. Arguments opposing a stand.

A. Claims B. Arguments C. Counterclaims

_______ 3. Occurs when an arguer presents his/her argument as one of only two options despite the presence of multiple
possibilities.
A. Appeal to Ignorance B. Complex Question C. False Dilemma

_______ 4. Occurs when something is instantly concluded to be true just because it is not proven to be false, and vice
versa.
A. Appeal to Ignorance B. Complex Question C. False Dilemma

_______ 5. These are statements that support the author’s stand.

A. Evidences B. Claims C. Stand

_______ 6. An error in reasoning which weakens an argument

A. Evidences B. Fallacy C. Claims

_______ 7. Asserts that a condition existed, exists or will exist and are based on facts or data that are or can be verified.
A. Claim of Policy B. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Value

_______ 8. Attempts to prove that some things are more or less desirable than others and contrasting or comparing
different subjects.
A. Claim of Policy B. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Value

_______ 9. Asserts that specific policies should be instituted as a solution to a problem.

A. Claim of Policy B. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Value

_______ 10. These are proofs or __________ to strengthen the author’s claim.
A. Evidences B. Claims C. Stand

_______ 11. Occurs when the element of pity is used instead of logical reasoning.
A. Appeal to Force B. Appeal to Pity C. Appeal to Consequences

_______ 12. Occurs when a threat, instead of reasoning is used to argue.

A. Appeal to Force B. Appeal to Pity C. Appeal to Consequences
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_______ 13. Occurs when unpleasant consequences of believing something are pointed out to show that the belief is
false.
A. Appeal to Force B. Appeal to Pity C. Appeal to Consequences
________ 14. Occurs when someone tries to refute an argument by attacking the character of a person instead of
attacking the ideas of the argument.
A. Appeal to Authority B. Bandwagon C. Attacking the Person

________ 15. Occurs when a sample is not significant enough to support a generalization about a population.
A. False Analogy B. Hasty Generalization C. Accident

________ 16. Occurs when the direction between cause and effect is reversed.
A. False Analogy B. Wrong Direction C. Post Hoc

________ 17. Occurs when a series of increasingly superficial and unacceptable consequences is drawn.
A. Slippery Slope B. False Dilemma C. Complex Question

________ 18. Occurs when someone tries to refute an argument by attacking the character of a person instead of
attacking the ideas of the argument.
A. Appeal to Authority B. Attacking the Person C. Badwagon

________ 19. Occurs when a writer assumes that two concepts that are similar in some ways are also similar in other
ways.
A. False Analogy B. Hasty Generalization C. Accident

________ 20. Evaluating someone else’s argument

A. Argument B. Presenting Argument C. Analyzing Argument

1.2 Directions: Write A if the statement is an argument, or O if it is an opinion.

_____21. Covid-19 should not be taken for granted. The increasing number of cases in countries will lead to slow
economic growth

_____22. The Philippines should not pass the Anti-Terrorism Bill 2020.

_____23. I like strawberry flavored desserts.

_____24. The internet is a good invention. “It is a source of endless information”, and “it is a hub of entertainment”.

_____25. “Personal Message” (PM) is the key is no longer acceptable. The Department of Trade and Industry reminds
online sellers to disclose the actual price of the product.

1.3 Directions: Identify if the given statement is A. Claim of policy, B. Claim of Fact or C. Claim of Value. Write the
letter of your answer on the space provided.

_____26. Opening of classes should be resumed on August.

_____27. Action speaks louder than words.

_____28. The government must distribute the Social Amelioration Program with justly and fairly.

_____29. Wild animals have roaming around the streets during quarantine.
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_____30. An increase in number of Covid-19 cases has been recorded after ECQ was lifted.

TEST II. (ENUMERATION)

Directions: Enumerate the given questions. Write your answers on your paper. NO ERASURE.

1-10 (2 POINTS EACH)

G

11-17. GIVE AT LEAST SEVEN (7) FALLACY.

18-20. THREE PRINCIPAL CLAIMS.

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