linking adverb · academic
consequently
UK/ˌkɒn.sɪˈkwen.tli/US/ˌkɑːn.sɪˈkwen(t)li/con·se·QUENT·ly
indicates a result or effect; used to link sentences or clauses
Examples
“The company cut costs; consequently, profits rose.”
“He missed the exam and consequently failed the course.”
“She didn't train properly; consequently, she injured her knee.”
Band 8 sentence
“The factory ignored repeated safety warnings; consequently, a major accident occurred that could have been avoided.”
Collocations
- consequently, + clause
- as a consequence
Word family
Common mistakes
I didn't study, consequently I passed the exam.→I didn't study; consequently, I failed the exam.
Consequently he was late because of the rain.→He was late because of the rain; consequently, he missed the appointment.
Say it for a higher band
5so→6therefore→7+consequently
Synonyms
therefore
Easily confused
therefore
“The roads were icy; therefore, several accidents occurred.”
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