Flashcards: Logical Connectors in English — 19 cards

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.

Which connectors belong to the result family?

So, therefore, and that is why.

Where do connectors like "and," "but," "so," and "because" appear in sentences?

They remain inside one sentence between two parts.

Which connectors can begin a new sentence and are followed by a comma?

"However," "therefore," "in addition," and "moreover" can begin a new sentence and are followed by a comma.

Can "although," "because," "as," and "since" appear at the beginning or middle of a sentence?

Yes, they can appear in the middle or at the beginning of a sentence.

How should French 'comme' be translated when it means 'since'?

It should be translated as 'as' or 'since'.

Should French 'comme' meaning 'since' be translated as 'like'?

No, it must not be translated as 'like'.

Is 'Like I do not work on Sunday, I can come' correct English?

No, it is incorrect.

Which sentence is correct: 'Like I do not work on Sunday' or 'As I do not work on Sunday'?

'As I do not work on Sunday' is correct.

What must follow "because," "although," or "while" in English?

A subject and a verb must follow.

What must follow "because of," "despite," or "during" in English?

A noun must follow.

Why is "Despite it was raining" incorrect?

Because "despite" requires a noun, not a verb phrase.

When should corrections be made according to the presentation plan?

Corrections should be made after the activity.

What does the presentation plan advise against during the activity?

It advises against correcting immediately during the activity.