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[Joseph@Shiga]

Hi teachers

Please tell me if an adverb "thereby" can be used at the beginning of a sentence? If not recommendable, is it better to use "accordingly"?

For example (just for example):

The budget problem of an old-age pension has been solved by the government.
Thereby, golden old ages are ensured to us.

Many thanks in advance.

Joseph@Shiga

[Anuradha Chepur]

Thereby can be used sentence initially.

Thereby, we are ensured of a golden age.

[Joseph@Shiga]

Hi Anuradha Chepur-san

Thanks a lot for your reply.

Joseph@Shiga