Which of the Following Arguments Commits the Accident Fallacy

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments commits the accident fallacy?

• A)Tabitha had a collision with a bus.Therefore, Tabitha is to blame.
• B)It is wrong to take from others against their will.Therefore it is wrong for the government to tax the people.
• C)Skyscrapers require careful design.Therefore the Empire State Building required careful design.
• D)All snakes are reptiles.Therefore the Guatemalan milk snake is a reptile.
• E)All organic compounds contain carbon.Therefore fructose contains carbon.

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