Question 50
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Argument: "All students who skip breakfast perform poorly in exams; therefore, the school should ban students from skipping breakfast." Identify the logical fallacy in this argument and propose a more effective counter‑argument that could be used in an essay.
Answer Options
A.
The argument commits a slippery‑slope fallacy. A better counter‑argument is to argue that banning breakfast would infringe on personal freedom and suggest implementing a voluntary nutrition education program instead.
Correct Answer
B.
The argument commits a false‑cause (post hoc) fallacy. A better counter‑argument is to point out that many factors influence exam performance and propose a nutrition programme or optional breakfast club instead of banning students from skipping breakfast.
C.
The argument commits a hasty‑generalization fallacy. A better counter‑argument is to highlight that the sample size is too small and propose a school‑wide health survey before any policy changes.
D.
The argument commits an ad hominem fallacy. A better counter‑argument is to claim that the premise is based on anecdotal evidence and recommend offering free breakfast vouchers rather than a ban.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The argument commits a false‑cause (post hoc) fallacy. A better counter‑argument is to point out that many factors influence exam performance and propose a nutrition programme or optional breakfast club instead of banning students from skipping breakfast.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 50.
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questions from the
2024
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
Medium
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