List of practice Questions

Online classes are clearly easier than face to face classes. Students can log in whenever they want, and they do not have to show up to class or listen to lectures. I am going to take as many online classes as possible so I can breeze through my degree. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?
A major natural grocery chain wants to help address the problem of urban food deserts. It decides to build stores in three of the city's most impoverished neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have not had their own grocery stores in many years, leading residents to live on diets of fast food and convenience foods. The grocery chain feels that building the stores in these neighborhoods will encourage people to eat more healthy foods. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?
A recent study of heart disease interviewed people about what they had eaten for the past month. Researchers found that people who regularly ate pickles had lower rates of heart disease than people who ate them only infrequently. Therefore, eating pickles regularly must help prevent heart disease. The above statement represents which kind of logical fallacy?
My uncle is a big supporter of off-shore drilling for oil as a solution to the nation's energy crisis. But of course he would say that. He works for one of the nation's biggest oil companies. The above is an example of which kind of logical fallacy?
Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen chose to focus on how national issues affect her own ..........., those voters she represents.
In the early 1840's the Grand Duchy of Tuscany had one of the most ........... governments in its region; the grand duke's benign rule ............ both civil and religious liberty.
The historian noted irony in the fact that developments considered ............ by people of that era are now viewed as having been ........
Unlike his brother, who sought solitude, Kahil was extremely ..........
Only .......... stress is harmful to the immune system; the effects of short-term stress may be ............. or even, in some cases, beneficial.
Most of the family was disgusted when Billy proved his .............. nature at Thanksgiving dinner, when he ate the entire table full of turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce all by himself.
In sharp contrast to the previous night's revelry, the wedding was .......... affair.
Since the ladder was rusty and ........., lending itself to an accident, everyone urged Danny to resist his natural ........... that encouraged him to recklessly climb that ladder anyway.
A growing technology trend is to merge multiple devices with complimentary functions such as a phone, music player and the scheduling features of a planner.
Since the homecoming king and queen candidates had only a minute for speeches and their peers wanted to hear something meaningful, the student government advisor warned candidates that they had better keep their speeches ............... or face the wrath of an
When autumn comes to the Southwest, the chamisa plant blooms, and this previously ......... shrub suddenly seems to be everywhere.
Most of my favorite movies contain slapstick humor, however physical comedy is not the only way to make me laugh.
Learning a new language can be difficult for people after one reaches a certain age; abilities needed to retain and apply new linguistic information deteriorate with time.
During the summer many students go away to summer camps that teach them skills about camaraderie, perseverance and integrity.
A consummate gentleman, Stefan's etiquette and social grace was unmatched.
In countries such as China the government is recognizing the advantages of a capitalist market rather than communism and adjust economic policy accordingly.
In many cultures they consider fish eggs a delicacy.
Sports are a significant part of life for people all across the world, as was demonstrated in 2006 when billions of people came together to be involved with the World Cup either through playing, watching or thru advertising.
The argument between Paarin and me about the dent in his car continued until the early morning.
Educational research shows that students who attend schools with low faculty/student ratios perform better on standardized tests than students who attend schools with high ratios. Therefore, homeschooling is the best option because the student and parent can work one on one. Which of the following, if true, most weakens this argument?
Sharla is a better chess player than Marcus.
Marcus is a better chess player than Evelyn.
Olivia routinely beats Evelyn at chess.
What is the likely outcome if Sharla and Olivia play a game of chess?