A columnist rejects a transit proposal by saying, "The planner wears wrinkled suits and cannot even keep his desk clean." Which relevance fallacy is at work?

A school argues its new schedule must improve learning because a famous actor praised it at an assembly. The fallacy is:

"We should keep the mascot because thousands of alumni signed the petition." Which fallacy does this reasoning commit?

Asked whether the lab needs new ventilation, the principal answers, "Our science team won regionals last year." The answer commits which fallacy?

"Do not trust Dr. Nair's water report; she is rude in faculty meetings." What fallacy does this reasoning use?

An ad claims a cereal is nutritious because "everyone's cart has it this month." Which relevance fallacy best names the move?

During a debate over library hours, a board member says, "Our town's football tradition is unmatched." Which fallacy does the board member commit?

"The bridge design is safe because a celebrity chef called it elegant." Which fallacy does the sentence illustrate?

A teacher says the grading policy is fair because "nearly every student likes it." The reasoning chiefly relies on:

"The safety plan must be wrong; its author got a parking ticket last week." The fallacy is:

"Should the lab require goggles?" "Remember, our robotics team won state." What does the reply substitute for the issue?

"Does the editorial cite reliable data?" "Its writer failed algebra sophomore year." What is substituted for the issue?

"Is the fertilizer safe?" "A championship quarterback uses it on his lawn." The move substitutes:

"Is the thesis supported by the evidence?" "Everyone in class agreed with it." What has replaced the needed support?

"Is the new app protecting privacy?" "The reporter who asked that is always late." The reply substitutes:

"Should the city repair the reservoir?" "Our city has the best food trucks in the county." The reply mainly offers:

Which use of authority actually supports the claim about whether a building needs seismic retrofitting?

Which citation is a misplaced appeal to authority?

In an argument for later school start times, which authority is most relevant rather than merely impressive?

An appeal to authority becomes fallacious when the cited authority:

Which sentence avoids the authority fallacy in an argument about a new alloy for bicycle frames?

In cross-examination, a witness's paid consulting for the defendant is raised. Raising it is best described as:

In a pesticide debate, a speaker notes that the study's lead author is paid by the manufacturer. The move is:

A critic says a novelist's zoning argument is false because the novelist is arrogant at readings. This is:

A coach testifies for a safety rule and would receive a bonus if it passes. Pointing that out is:

Before accepting a lab director's new data, a reviewer notes that the director falsified data last year. The reviewer is making:

A: "Your proposal lacks cost estimates." B: "You misspelled two words on the agenda." B's reply is best labeled:

A: "The budget cuts tutoring hours." B: "The whole pep rally cheered for the budget." B's reply commits:

A: "Overusing antibiotics can increase resistance." B: "The cafeteria food is terrible anyway." B's reply is:

A: "Soil tests show this slope is eroding." B: "A movie star says the farming method looks beautiful." B's reply is: