Logical Connectors

1.O LogicalConnectors

A logical connector is defined as a word that connects or joins two ideas that have a particular relationship.These relationships can be sequential, casual, or conditional.Logical connectors in a sentence : - can coordinate two items or connect a subordinate clause to a main clause. - indicate meaning between two clauses - show sequence (time/ process)

Types Of Logical Connectors

Logical ConnectorsConjunctionsConjunctive adverbialsSequenceadverbs

1.1CONJUNCTIONS

1.1 Conjunctions There are three types of conjunctions :A coordinating conjunction joins two words, phrases and clauses.A subordinating conjunction joins a main clause to a subordinating clause.A correlative conjunction comes in pairs.

Examples of coordinating conjunctions :For AndNorButOr YetSo( FANBOYS)

Exercises1. My mother likes to stay in Penang ( ) my father prefers to settle in Ipoh.2. They love swimming ( ) enjoy gardening.3. Would you like tea ( ) prefer cold drinks ?4. The boys refused to eat his dinner ( ) he will take supper.

Examples of subordinating conjunctions :UntilAfterBeforeWhenWhileSinceOnceAs soon as

Exercises1. The phone rang ( ) she was cooking.2. She waited ( ) her father arrived.3. I meet Rahman ( ) we finished our class.4. I bumped into her ( ) I was leaving.

Examples of the sentences that correlative conjunctions are used.1. Either you concentrate on the course or quit it.2. Neither the children nor her parents will attend the event.3. Both the students and the lecturers are doing well in the game.4. Not only is my husband kind but he is also caring.5. Whether she stays or leaves is your decision.

Exercises 1. ( ) my mother ( ) my father likes to stay in Penang. They prefer to stay in Ipoh.

2. ( ) Noriah ( ) Zuraiyah go to TESCO to buy their groceries.

3. He is ( ) rich ( ) he is ( )well-mannered.

4. ( ) she takes the offer ( ) continues to serve her country is none of my concern.