Conditional Sentences

Conditional Sentences (pp. 301-308)

1. Define conditional arguments:________________________________

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2. Define conditional sentence: _________________________________

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3. Define antecedent, and give the word that frequently introduces it: _

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4. Define consequent, and give the word that frequently introduces it: _

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5. Explain the difference between compound and simple sentences: ___

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6. What relationship is the crucial logical relationship in conditional sentences? __

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7. What is the standard expression of conditional form? _____________

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8. What are some other ways to write conditional sentences? ________

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9. Explain causal connections or relationships for conditional claims. Explain logical or definitional connections: _________________________________

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10. What is a material conditional? _______________________________

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11. What is a counterfactual conditional? _________________________

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12. What is a truth-functional connective? _________________________

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13. In introductory studies of logic (including this course!), how are conditionals treated? Which kind of conditional claims are we excluding from our study for now?____________________________________________________

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14. When is a conditional claim true? _____________________________

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15. When is a conditional claim false? _____________________________