Multiple choice

Several members of the Income Tax Department were recently caught taking bribes, therefore, all the government officials are corrupt.

The argument above is most similar to which one of the following?

  1. Recent tax increases have caused inflation; therefore, they should be repealed.

  2. Football is no longer popular among America's youth; therefore, no sport appeals to children.

  3. Some primary schools are unfair because they do not allow students to fail any classes.

  4. Many general practitioners are no longer practicing; therefore, we should encourage current medical students to enter this field.

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The argument takes a specific example and bases a huge generalization on it.

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