Identifying Arguments

The woman in the hat is not a witch since witches have long noses and she doesn’t have a long nose.

• argument

• not argument

Albert is angry with me so he probably won’t be willing to help me wash the dishes.

• argument

• not argument

If the road wasn’t icy, the car wouldn’t have slid off the turn.

• argument

• not argument

The fact that obesity has become a problem in the U.S. is shown by the fact that obesity rates have risen significantly over the past four decades.

• argument

• not argument

Charlie and Violet are dogs and since dogs don’t sweat, it is obvious that Charlie and Violet don’t sweat.

• argument

• not argument

The reason I forgot to lock the door is that I was distracted by the clown riding a unicycle down our street while singing Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man.”

• argument

• not argument

What distinguishes "just" listening from academic listening?

• Academic listening requires processing details and identifying arguments, unlike "just" listening. 

• Academic listening focuses only on enjoyment.

• 1. "Just" listening involves taking notes.

The cat is on the mat because it is warm there.

• argument

• not argument

Sheila is late because she missed the bus.

• argument

• not argument

The sky is blue, and the grass is green.

• argument

• not argument