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Indicator Words

This video presents the same text shown beside it, spoken and on screen. It adds nothing the text does not say.

State

Certain words flag structure. Conclusion indicators: therefore, so, thus, hence, consequently. Premise indicators: because, since, for, given that.

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"Since it's raining [premise], the game is off [conclusion]."

Watch for

"Since" and "because" sometimes mark time or causes, not premises. Check what work the word is doing.