Chapter 5 Indicator Words Some words indicate that what follows is a premise. For example: Since the fondue is warm, ... Some words indicate that what follows is a conclusion. For example: Therefore, dinner is ready. Remember, a conclusion might be either a sub-conclusion or the main conclusion. For example: 1) If a mouse is caught by this trap, then that mouse is slow. 2) A mouse was in fact caught by this trap. 3) Therefore, this mouse is slow. 4) If a mouse is slow, then that mouse is less likely to get away with the cheese. 5) Thus, this mouse is less likely to get away with the cheese.

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