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 LOGICAL
CONNECTORS
OBJECTIVES:

A.Identify different types of connectors;

and
B.Use appropriate connectors in
sentences.
What are conjunctions?
Conjunctions are parts of speech that connect words, phrases, clauses, or
sentences. There are three kinds of conjunctions: coordinating, paired, and
subordinating.
Examples; but, and, because, although, yet, since, unless, or, nor, while,
where, etc.

What are adverbs? An adverb is a word or an expression that modifies a

verb, adjective, another adverb, determiner, clause, preposition, or sentence.
Adverbs typically express manner, place, time, frequency, degree, level of
certainty, etc., answering questions such as how?, in what way?, when?,
where?, and to what extent?.
What are these connectors?

Connectors - also called conjunctive words - are words that link two similar
elements in a sentence.
 
Logical Connector is a conjunction that connects a word in other words, a
clause with another clause, a sentence with another sentence, or a
paragraph with another paragraph.

In other words, logical connectors are conjunctions that connect two ideas
that have a certain relationship, which are related to time (sequential),
reason & purpose, condition, or adversative.
 Types of Logical Connectors

1. Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions are useful for starting adverb clauses. In addition, they
are commonly used in compound sentences where the dependent clause or
independent clause can exchange positions without any change in meaning.
For example:
Before he came, we did not have a physical education teacher.
We did not have a physical education teacher before he came.
 
 Types of Logical Connectors

2. Prepositions
Prepositions are usually followed by a noun and noun phrase. We also
use prepositions in compound sentences where the dependent clause
or independent clause can exchange positions without any change in
meaning, just same as subordinating conjunctions.

For example: The new student did not come to class due to his illness.  
 Types of Logical Connectors
3. Transitions and Conjunctive Adverbs
Transitions and Conjunctive Adverbs combine two sentences separated
by periods (.), or two clauses separated by commas (,). We also use
transitions and conjunctive adverbs in sentences that only have one
sentence arrangement, but if the two clauses exchange their positions,
then the meaning will change. The transition word can be in the form of
an initial clause, final clause, or between subject and verb.
For example: He was sick. Nevertheless, he came to class.
 Types of Logical Connectors
4. Conjunctions
Conjunctions are often used in sentences that only have one sentence arrangement
and if the two clauses exchange their positions, then the meaning will change.
 
In academic writing, don’t use conjunction to start a sentence. Also, use a comma (,)
before the conjunction.
 
Example: She always did not do her homework, so she did not pass the class.
Logical Connectors Examples
Following are some examples of logical connectors along with the classifications.

SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
  SEQUENTIAL REASON & PURPOSE ADVERSATIVE CONDITION

Until      
After      
Before Because   If
When As Even though Unless
While Since Although Even if
Since As much as Though Providing ˖ that
Once Now that In spite of the fact that Provided ˖ that

Whenever As long as Whereas In case

As soon as So that where Whether or not
As long as In order that   Only if
By the time      
Logical Connectors Examples
Following are some examples of logical connectors along with the classifications.

PREPOSITIONS
Sequential Reason & Purpose Adversative Condition

 
During      

After      

Before Because of    

Since Due to Despite  

Until In order to In spite of  

Upon      
Logical Connectors Examples
Following are some examples of logical connectors along with the classifications.

TRANSITIONS AND CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS

Sequential Reason & Purpose Adversative Condition

 
Then      

Next   However  

After that therefore otherwise  

Following that consequently nonetheless  

Before that   nevertheless  

afterwards   On the other hand  

Meanwhile   In contrast  

beforehand   On the contrary  

Logical Connectors Examples
Following are some examples of logical connectors along with the classifications.

CONJUNCTIONS

Sequential Reason & Purpose Adversative Condition

 

       

       

    But… anyway  

    But… still Or ˖ else

And then so Yet…. still  

    but  
 WE DO!!!

Activity A.
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the most suitable sequence connectors from the brackets.
 
1. My sister was in the dentist's clinic for ten minutes. ______, I sat in the waiting room with an old
magazine in my hands. (First, Meanwhile, Later)

2. An hour passed but there was no sign of Mike. ______, we decided to go home. (Until, Before, Finally)
3. We met Mayor Beng Climaco during our trip to Dapitan. A few weeks ______, we met her again.
(after, then, later)
4. The teacher had trouble telling the twins apart. ______ she realized one had a mole above her lips.
(Subsequently, Finally, Meanwhile)  
5. The men went to a nearby carenderia for breakfast. ______, they drove off towards the Bridge (After,
Afterwards, Meanwhile)
 
WE DO!!!

Activity B.
Directions. Fill in the blanks with suitable logical connectors. Choose the
appropriate connectors from the box below.
 
Similarly therefore
In addition thus
As a result
However
besides
 WE DO!!!

1. Lorna refused to take part in the program. ______, she changed her mind
the next day.
2. The car beat the red traffic light. ______, the driver was issued a ticket by
the traffic policeman.
3. "I don't think she can handle this task. ______, she already has a lot of other
responsibilities," said the head manager to his assistant.
4. The players were given new uniforms to wear. ______, they received free
tickets to the concert.
5. The house had seven rooms, each with a bathroom. ______, there was a
large garden and a swimming pool.
YOU DO!!!

Activity C. Underline the connectors of sequence in the paragraph.

 
Saturday was a great day. First, I met my friends at the Putik barangay hall. Next, we had lunch at Jollibee Camins.
Then, we went to the basketball court and watched the inter-barangay tournament. Finally, we watched a movie at
the KCC Mall of Zamboanga.
 
Activity D. Complete the blog entry with connectors of sequence. Choose the answer from the pool of words
below.
 
Finally next first then
 
Gina’s Blog
Yesterday, it was my birthday and it didn’t start well. I went to the school to meet my classmates. I decided to
look for them __________. I went to our room, but they weren’t there. ___________I looked for them at the library, but
they weren’t there. _____________, I tried the school canteen and the covered court, but my friends weren’t there.
______________, I went home, and my friends were there… with a cake, ice cream, music and games. It was a surprise
party for me. In the end, I had a great birthday.
 
 ASSIGNMENT!!!
Read about Past and Past perfect tenses in Journalistic Writing.

God Bless and See You Next Meeting….