A consequence follows from a cause.

The idea

Use consequently to introduce a result. It often starts a new sentence followed by a comma, or follows a semicolon.

Examples

  • The bridge was damaged. Consequently, the train stopped.
  • The soil was dry; consequently, the seeds grew slowly.
  • The chef ran out of flour and consequently changed the menu.
  • The museum extended its hours. Consequently, more visitors came.
  • The battery failed; consequently, the alarm did not ring.
  • The team saved water and consequently reduced its costs.

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Watch out

Do not join two complete sentences with only a comma before consequently.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the word that introduces the result. The storm was severe. ___, the match was cancelled. (consequently / nevertheless)

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    consequently

    Consequently links the cancellation to the storm.

  2. Choose the word that introduces the result. The key was missing; ___, the opening was delayed. (consequently / meanwhile)

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    consequently

    Consequently connects the delay to the missing key.

  3. Choose the word that introduces the result. The tank was empty. ___, the bus stopped. (consequently / apparently)

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    consequently

    Consequently shows the empty tank caused the stop.

Use it today

Describe a cause and its result in one sentence.