Tom Is a Bit of a Dunce When It Comes

question 353

Multiple Choice

Tom is a bit of a dunce when it comes to mathematics, and he hasn't studied a bit for the next test. Therefore, he probably won't do very well on that test.

• A) No fallacy.
• B) Slippery slope.
• C) False cause.
• D) Appeal to unqualified authority.
• E) Argument against the person, abusive.

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