English grammar
Consequence: consequently, which means (and therefore)
Link facts to their consequences, step by step.
From the scene Consequently
In short
Consequently and therefore give a formal result; which means restates it plainly. So is everyday.
Your turn
Which one goes with which means (restating, spoken)?
Options: consequently, we need the signatures · he was in a bad mood, so he didn't sign · which means now it wants the other half
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which means (restating, spoken) → which means now it wants the other half
How it works
You already know so, that's why and therefore; consequently and which means go further.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
(blank)... whose side are we on?
Options: Therefore · Although · Meanwhile
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Therefore... whose side are we on?
Por consiguiente... ¿de qué lado estamos?
Good to know
Consequently and therefore sound formal and logical, and often start a new sentence on their own; which means restates the result in plain words and is common in speech.
Good to know
Use consequently or therefore instead of so when you want to sound more formal.
consequently (formal) consequently, we need the signatures
Nuria
Consequently, we need the signatures of all the neighbours.
Por consiguiente, necesitamos las firmas de todos los vecinos.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank) of all the neighbours.
Options: Consequently, we need the signatures · Which means now it wants the other half · He was in a bad mood
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Nuria
Consequently, we need the signatures of all the neighbours.
Por consiguiente, necesitamos las firmas de todos los vecinos.
which means (restating, spoken) which means now it wants the other half
Javi
Which means now it wants the other half.
Con lo cual, ahora quiere la otra mitad.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: Consequently, we need the signatures · He was in a bad mood, so he didn't sign · Which means now it wants the other half
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Javi
Which means now it wants the other half.
Con lo cual, ahora quiere la otra mitad.
so (everyday result) he was in a bad mood, so he didn't sign
Nuria
I saw him yesterday. He was in a bad mood, so he didn't sign.
Ayer lo vi. Estaba de mal humor, de manera que no firmó.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
I saw him yesterday. (blank).
Options: Consequently, we need the signatures · Which means now it wants the other half · He was in a bad mood, so he didn't sign
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Nuria
I saw him yesterday. He was in a bad mood, so he didn't sign.
Ayer lo vi. Estaba de mal humor, de manera que no firmó.
therefore (formal) therefore... whose side are we on?
Your turn
What goes with therefore... whose side are we on??
Options: consequently (formal) · which means (restating, spoken) · therefore (formal)
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therefore... whose side are we on? → therefore (formal)
so then (informal conclusion) so then, if we fix the basket, he signs
Common mistake
Not because or although here. The result, not the reason.
I saw him yesterday. He was in a bad mood, so he didn't sign.
Ayer lo vi. Estaba de mal humor, de manera que no firmó.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| consequently (formal) | consequently, we need the signatures |
|---|---|
| which means (restating, spoken) | which means now it wants the other half |
| so (everyday result) | he was in a bad mood, so he didn't sign |
| therefore (formal) | therefore... whose side are we on? |
| so then (informal conclusion) | so then, if we fix the basket, he signs |
More lines from the story
- NuriaTherefore... whose side are we on?Por consiguiente... ¿de qué lado estamos?
- NuriaDon Ramón's basket broke, so he carried his shopping up on foot.Se rompió el cesto de Don Ramón, así que subió la compra a pie.
- Javi...which means we'll never have a lift....con lo cual nunca tendremos ascensor.