Question

Oliver is writing an essay that supports banning vending machines with candy and soft drinks in schools. Which

statement is a logical fallacy?
O Teachers and staff do not believe that a candy ban is necessary.
O Allowing candy and soft drinks in school will lead to more students skipping class.
O One study showed that kids who drink soft drinks in school are less likely to do well on tests.
O Students who avoid eating candy at school feel more energetic, focused, and excited to learn.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

it's contradicting what he believes in

Answer 2

It's B, Allowing candy and soft drinks in school will lead to more students skipping class.

Step-by-step explanation:

It's B because it is a logical fallacy. The logical fallacy used in this sentence is a slippery slope. A slippery slope is when someone says that something will lead to a bad result without providing evidence.

Examples:

"When coca-cola goes out of business, a great depression will occur."

"I know for a fact that when Wal-mart and Microsoft partner up, Target will go out of business."

"Chick-fil-a has a new chicken sandwich coming out, and I'm sure people will storm chick-fil-a and burn it because it is disgusting because I know this."