How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 110 questions on valid vs invalid argument forms.

No. There is no timer, so you can think through each argument at your own pace.

What is the question format?

Each item is multiple-choice with 4 options, focused on whether the form is valid or invalid.

How do I choose difficulty and question count?

Use the start panel to set your preferred difficulty and how many questions you want to answer before beginning.

Do I need formal logic symbols to do well?

No. Many questions use everyday language, but knowing common forms like modus ponens can help.

Valid vs invalid argument forms Quiz

About this quiz

What this quiz helps you master

Valid form isn’t about whether the conclusion sounds right—it’s about whether it must be true if the premises are true. This quiz trains you to separate persuasive language from logical structure.

Each question gives 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can slow down and check the form carefully. Before you start, pick how many questions you want to answer and set the difficulty to match your current comfort level (or keep it Mixed for variety).

Common pitfalls to watch for

Many mistakes come from confusing “true in real life” with “valid by form,” or from overlooking a hidden assumption in the wording. Another frequent trap is mixing up similar-looking patterns like affirming the consequent vs modus ponens.

Treating a believable conclusion as automatically valid
Missing that one counterexample is enough to make a form invalid
Confusing necessary vs sufficient conditions (“only if” vs “if”)
Assuming “either/or” is exclusive when it may be inclusive
Ignoring scope words like “all,” “some,” “not,” and “unless”

How the difficulty stays balanced

You’ll see a mix of straightforward textbook forms and trickier items that use natural language, quantifiers, or conditional phrasing. Mixed difficulty blends easier recognition questions with deeper analysis so you build speed without skipping the fundamentals.

If you’re getting stuck, lower the difficulty and focus on a smaller set of questions to reinforce patterns; if you’re cruising, raise the difficulty or increase the question count for a longer challenge.