by BlastRoom
Students identify common flaws in short arguments.
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40 questions
One question set, multiple game modes. Tap any game to see it in action. Not sure which to pick?
Answer to place stones and capture territory.
Outrun the snow together.
Earn blasts, then hunt the other team.
Answer to earn energy, then climb.

The class blasts through walls together.
Bid on mystery lots. Most money wins.
Sell tours. Nice, standard, or a total scam.
Answer, restock, and serve the rush.
More correct answers pulls the rope your way.
Answer, then shoot down the alien wave.
Answer, then tap to leap the frozen ridge.
A student says, "Everyone is buying the new planner, so it must be the best way to stay organized." What flaw appears here?
"The rule is fair because it is the fairest rule our club could choose." Which fallacy fits this argument?
A coach says, "We wore blue socks before the win, so the socks caused the win." What kind of faulty reasoning is this?
"If you do not approve the longer lunch plan, you do not care whether students eat." Which fallacy is used?
After two tablets froze during class, Leo says, "This brand always fails in schools." What fallacy does Leo commit?
"Ignore Dr. Kim's weather data; her shoes never match her coat." Which fallacy is this?
A video claims, "Millions liked this study tip, so it must raise grades." Which flaw best describes the claim?
"This article is truthful because it contains only true facts." What fallacy appears in the sentence?
A principal says, "Test scores rose after we added lobby plants, so the plants raised scores." What fallacy is shown?
"Join the park cleanup, or you must want the park to stay dirty." Which fallacy is present?
Mia says, "My bus was late today, so the whole transit system is unreliable." What fallacy does she use?
"Do not trust Coach Rivera's nutrition advice; he never won a state title." Which fallacy is this?
A letter says, "Most neighbors oppose the bike lane, so the lane must be unsafe." What fallacy appears?
"Skateboards should be banned downtown because they should not be allowed there." Which fallacy fits?
A review says, "Nearly every student chose this app, so it must protect privacy well." Why does the reasoning fail?
"The mural design is creative because it shows real creativity." What makes the support weak?
"After cafeteria music began, fewer trays were wasted; the music caused the change." Why is this reasoning faulty?
"If the museum does not buy the statue, it rejects public art." Why is the argument unfair?
"I interviewed three runners, and they disliked the trail, so runners dislike it." What is the problem?
"The recycling proposal is weak because the speaker once littered." Why does this fail as an argument?
"A million users wear this bracelet, so it must improve sleep." Why is the evidence not enough?
"The novel is suspenseful because it keeps readers in suspense." What weakens this reason?
"Since new signs appeared, fewer crashes happened, so the signs caused the drop." What is missing?
"Two seniors disliked online tickets, so the senior class hates them." Why is the conclusion weak?
Which short argument commits a bandwagon appeal?
Which short argument uses circular reasoning?
Which short argument commits a false cause fallacy?
Which short argument commits an either-or fallacy?
Which short argument shows a hasty generalization?
Which short argument attacks the person rather than the claim?
Which short argument commits a bandwagon appeal?
Which short argument uses circular reasoning?
Which short argument commits a false cause fallacy?
Which short argument commits an either-or fallacy?
Which argument reasons correctly?
A council member argues that Maple Street needs fresh crosswalk paint. Which reason gives the strongest support?
A drama club wants to buy microphones for its play. Which evidence best supports buying them?
A pilot group started using cloud backups, and fewer of its files were lost. Which conclusion does this evidence best support?
After one painful game, a coach wants to cut practice time in half. Which response reasons best?
A student claims that hallway noise lowers test scores. Which evidence would best test this claim?
Crack the passcode before the zombies get in.
Answer, then swat bugs for bonus points.
Race through questions at your own speed.
Same question on every screen. Fastest wins.

Pick a tile, answer, hit bonuses and steals.
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