Frequently Used Linking Words and Phrases: Reasons and Results

Using linking words and phrases to provide the result of what has been stated or has occurred.

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Linking Words and Phrases

• As a result
• As a consequence
• Therefore
• Thus
• Consequently
• Hence
• For this reason
• Due to

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Examples

• His wife left him. As a result, he became very depressed.
• She has lived in France, and as a consequence she speaks French fluently.
• We do not have enough money. Therefore we cannot afford to buy the new car.
• We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.
• There has been a great deal of rain and consequently the reservoirs are full.
• The customer was displeased with her meal, hence the chef prepared a replacement.
• For this reason, they are not a good choice for exterior use.
• Due to a broken wing, this bird can’t fly.

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