Which of the Following Arguments Commits the Post Hoc Fallacy

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments commits the post hoc fallacy?

• A)Ernie never eats meat when he visits, so he must be a vegetarian.
• B)I wore my red sweater when I did well on the exam, so my sweater must have made me do well.
• C)All syrups are high in sugar, and maple syrup is a syrup.So maple syrup is high in sugar.
• D)Lemons are a citrus fruit, and also sour.So all citrus fruits must be sour.
• E)Driving is a lot like sitting on a couch, so driving probably doesn't burn many calories.

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