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Indicator words

Signpost words that show the parts of an argument: "so" and "therefore" come before a conclusion, "because" and "since" before a reason.

Depth 1 · Foundation

You can use signpost words to find the conclusion, including when it comes first, and find it with the "because" test when there are none.

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    Foundation

    You can use signpost words to find the conclusion, including when it comes first, and find it with the "because" test when there are none.

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    ArgumentIndicator words point to the parts of an argument, so first you need to know what those parts are.

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