TY - JOUR
AU - Murray, John D.
AB - Readers’ understanding of the functions of 4 types of logical connectors (additives, causals, adversatives, and sequentials) was examined with a multiple-choice, rational cloze procedure. Native English-language speakers and speakers of English as a second language read informational passages from which specific connectors had been removed. They selected a connector and gave verbal justifications (Experiments 1 and 3) and confidence ratings (Experiments 2 and 3). Patterns of correct responses were similar across linguistic groups: Accuracy was higher for cloze slots calling for additives or causals compared to adversatives or sequentials. Incorrect responses showed a tendency to overattribute causal relations. Incorrect responses were primarily due to failure to accurately comprehend the text. Differences in meaning and usage constraints on the 4 connector types and implications for improving English-language proficiency are discussed.
TI - Knowledge of Connectors as Cohesion Devices in Text: A Comparative Study of Native-English and English-as-a-Second-Language Speakers
JF - Journal of Educational Psychology
DO - 10.1037/0022-0663.84.4.504
DA - 1992-12-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/american-psychological-association/knowledge-of-connectors-as-cohesion-devices-in-text-a-comparative-0KuYE5QRqC
SP - 504
EP - 519
VL - 84
IS - 4
DP - DeepDyve
ER -