Logical connectives are important tools we use to build arguments. They help us put together simple statements to make more complicated ones. Let’s look at the main types of logical connectives: AND, OR, NOT, and IF...THEN.

1. AND ($\land$): This connective joins two statements. Both must be true for the whole statement to be true. For example, "It is raining AND it is cold" is only true if both things are true.

2. OR ($\lor$): The OR connective means that at least one of the statements can be true. For instance, "I will go for a walk OR I will read a book" is true if I do either one or even both of those activities.

3. NOT ($\neg$): This one flips a statement. If a statement is true, NOT makes it false, and if it’s false, NOT makes it true. For example, if "It is sunny" is true, then "It is NOT sunny" is false.

4. IF...THEN ($\rightarrow$): This connective shows a relationship between two statements. For instance, "If it rains, then I will stay indoors" means that my staying inside depends on whether it rains.

By using these logical connectives, we can create more complex arguments and check if they make sense. This helps us think clearly and critically!