
Therefore
Logical Link
Use it to connect causes with their effects, showing clear logic in arguments or explanations.

The roads were icy; therefore, the school cancelled classes.
Formal Writing
It's more common in written English, especially in academic or formal contexts, than in casual speech.

The experiment was a success; therefore, we will proceed to the next phase.
Not a Starter
'Therefore' is not typically used to start a sentence in formal writing; prefer it mid-sentence.

The data is incomplete, therefore we cannot reach a valid conclusion.
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