Question 52
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Read the following argument: "Our country must increase taxes because the government needs more money to build roads, and if we don't, the roads will deteriorate and everyone will suffer." Identify two logical fallacies present in the argument and write a stronger counter‑argument that addresses the issue without relying on those fallacies.
Answer Options
A.
Fallacies: (1) Slippery slope (exaggerating consequences). (2) Straw man (misrepresenting the argument). Counter‑argument: Instead of raising taxes, the government could improve budgeting efficiency and prioritize essential projects without imposing new taxes.
B.
Fallacies: (1) Ad hominem (attacking opponents). (2) Appeal to tradition (arguing because roads have always been funded this way). Counter‑argument: A better approach is to conduct a cost‑benefit analysis and explore alternative funding mechanisms such as tolls or public‑private partnerships.
C.
Fallacies: (1) Hasty generalization (assuming all roads will deteriorate). (2) Appeal to emotion (using fear of suffering). Counter‑argument: The issue can be addressed by auditing current expenditures and reallocating resources, rather than imposing a blanket tax increase.
Correct Answer
D.
Fallacies: (1) Appeal to consequence (arguing that negative outcomes will happen if taxes are not raised). (2) False dilemma (presenting only two options: raise taxes or everyone suffers). Counter‑argument: While road maintenance is necessary, the government could consider reallocating existing funds, introducing targeted road‑user fees, or public‑private partnerships instead of a general tax increase.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Fallacies: (1) Appeal to consequence (arguing that negative outcomes will happen if taxes are not raised). (2) False dilemma (presenting only two options: raise taxes or everyone suffers). Counter‑argument: While road maintenance is necessary, the government could consider reallocating existing funds, introducing targeted road‑user fees, or public‑private partnerships instead of a general tax increase.
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2022
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Question 52.
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