Context Indicators

Question 1

What does ‘But’ indicate in an argument?

Answer 1

Context shift to argument Indicator

Signals a contrast or exception in the argument.

Question 2

What is the implication of ‘However’?

Answer 2

Context shift to argument Indicator

Indicates a shift in perspective or a contrasting point.

Question 3

What does ‘Yet’ signify in an argument?

Answer 3

Context shift to argument Indicator

Indicates a contrast or a surprising element in the argument.

Question 4

What does ‘Some people say…’ indicate?

Answer 4

Context, another’s position

Introduces a viewpoint that differs from the speaker’s.

Question 5

What does ‘In spite of’ indicate?

Answer 5

Context, Concession Indicator

Suggests a contrast or exception to the argument being made.

Question 6

What does ‘Despite’ imply in an argument?

Answer 6

Context, Concession Indicator

Indicates a concession or contrast to the preceding argument.

Question 7

What does ‘Although’ signify in reasoning?

Answer 7

Context, Concession Indicator

Introduces a contrasting idea or concession in the argument.

Question 8

What does ‘Though’ imply in an argument?

Answer 8

Context, Concession Indicator

Indicates a contrast or concession to the preceding statement.

Question 9

What does ‘Even though’ indicate?

Answer 9

Context, Concession Indicator

Signals a concession or contrast to the argument made.

Question 10

What is indicated by ‘Even if’?

Answer 10

Context, Concession Indicator

Suggests a hypothetical situation that contrasts with the main argument.

Question 11

What does ‘Notwithstanding’ imply?

Answer 11

Context, Concession Indicator

Indicates a contrast or exception to the argument being presented.

Question 12

What does ‘While’ signify in an argument?

Answer 12

Context, Concession Indicator

Indicates a contrast or exception to the main point being made.