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as a result

Result (clear)

Nuance: Cause -> effect

Common in school writing.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. As a result, we had more time to study.

because of that

Result (clear)

Nuance: Cause -> effect

Very clear and simple.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. Because of that, we had more time to study.

for that reason

Result (clear)

Nuance: Reason -> result

Clear and easy to use.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. For that reason, we had more time to study.

so

Result (casual)

Nuance: Result

Very common, but casual.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. So, we had more time to study.

that’s why

Result (spoken)

Nuance: Explanation

Common in speech; friendly.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. That’s why we had more time to study.

as a consequence

Result (formal-ish)

Nuance: Consequence

Slightly more formal than as a result.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. As a consequence, we had more time to study.

in turn

Chain reaction

Nuance: Chain

Use when one event leads to the next.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. In turn, we had more time to study.

therefore

Result (essay)

Nuance: Logical result

Strong for essays and explanations.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. Therefore, we had more time to study.

this meant that

Result (explain)

Nuance: Explanation

Good for explaining consequences.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. This meant that we had more time to study.

accordingly

Result (formal)

Nuance: As expected

Formal; often used in reports.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. Accordingly, we had more time to study.

as such

Result (formal)

Nuance: Because of that

Means “because of that fact.”

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. As such, we had more time to study.

consequently

Result (formal)

Nuance: Consequence

Formal; strong cause-effect word.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. Consequently, we had more time to study.

hence

Result (formal)

Nuance: Result

Formal and concise.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. Hence, we had more time to study.

in consequence

Result (formal)

Nuance: Consequence

Very formal; use sparingly.

Boring

The test was postponed. Thus, we had more time to study.

Better

The test was postponed. In consequence, we had more time to study.