No connector → the listener must guess the relationship.
The five connector families are:
Addition connectors include:
Contrast connectors include:
Reason connectors include “because,” “as,” and “since,” while result connectors include “so,” “therefore,” and “that is why.”
ACRRO: Addition, Contrast, Reason, Result, Order.
1. What does a logical connector do in a sentence?
2. What is the main difference between sentences with and without logical connectors?
3. Which list correctly names the five families of logical connectors?
What is a logical connector?
A word or expression explaining the relationship between two ideas.
What relationships can logical connectors explain?
Addition, contrast, cause, consequence, or chronology.
What are the five connector families?
Addition, contrast, reason, result, and order.
Which connectors belong to the addition family?
And, also, in addition, and moreover.
Which connectors belong to the contrast family?
But, however, although, despite, and whereas.
Which connectors belong to the reason family?
Because, as, and since.
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