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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Faulty Reasoning and Fallacies

Question 2 • CARE_24_25_TX-English IV B

Which of these statements is an example of a non sequitur?

Answer
A
I have read 100 books per year because I enjoy reading.
B
People who read 100 books per year can read very quickly.
C
I haven’t read 100 books per year, so I don’t care about reading.
D
People who read 100 books per year can get books from many places.

Explanation

A non sequitur is a conclusion that does not logically follow from the statement before it. Not reading 100 books per year does not show that someone does not care about reading; they may care but have less time or read at a slower pace. Therefore, “I haven’t read 100 books per year, so I don’t care about reading” is the non sequitur.

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