Linking Cause to Effect
Linking Language
Therefore
'Therefore' introduces a sentence that explains the effect of the event mentioned in the preceding sentence. 'Therefore' is used as a linking word and is followed by a comma.
Example:
Therefore, you should pay good attention to the articles of association.
Therefore, I have determined the need to postdate your check.
Consequently
'Consequently' introduces a sentence that explains the effect of the event mentioned in the preceding sentence. 'Consequently' is used as a linking word and is followed by a comma.
Example:
Consequently, the minimum payment fee was applied to all new accounts.
Consequently the financial leasing is being postponed indefinitely