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 | Video
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.
You are using and as a consequence/and consequently! Is it overstating to use and as a consequence? Also, therefore is followed by a comma, but you don’t use it! Pl clarify!
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