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[learner1]

Hello,
A:
Their car was bigger and thus more comfortable.

Their car was bigger and as a result more comfortable.

Their car was bigger and as a consequence more comfortable.

B:
I was tired and thus took a rest.'

I was tired and as a result took a rest.

I was tired and as a consequence took a rest.

Could you please check if I use 'thus', 'as a result' and 'as a consequence' correctly in the sentences above?

Thank you very much.

[Bob S.]

[learner1]

Hello Bob S.

Thank you very much. However, I'm not very clear about their differences. Here is an example from the dictionary:

1.I was feeling hungry, so I made myself a sandwich.

Is it fine to use 'therefore' and 'thus' here instead of 'so'?

Strictly, can't I use 'consequently', 'as a result' or 'as a consequence' here?

2.While resting on the field, I fell asleep and as a consequence got a terrible sunburn.

In your example here, can I use therefore, thus or consequently instead? I mean 'therefore' or 'so', etc. can be used in the way like 'as a result' does?

Thank you very much.

[Bob S.]

[learner1]

Hello, Bob S.

Many thanks for your reply.
1.Are 'consequently' often used with the product of some action or implied action or set of conditions like 'as a consequence'?

2.Could you please give me an example in which as a result/consequence don't work fine but therefore or thus does in formal situations?

Here are some examples from the dictionary. Are 'as a result', 'as a concequence' or 'consequently also work fine here?

1.The region has suffered severe flooding and tourists are therefore advised not to travel there.

2.The item you requested is no longer available, and therefore we are returning your cheque.

3.He�s only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

Thank you very much.

[learner1]

Hello,

I really need your help with my questions. I would be grateful for your kind reply.

[Bob S.]

[learner1]

Hello Bob S.

Many thanks for your helpful explanation. However, I'm confused why as a result/consequence or consequently can't work in this way as in

The region has suffered severe flooding and tourists are as a result/consequence advised not to travel there.
and
The region has suffered severe flooding and tourists are consequently advised not to travel there.

Could you please explain the reason why? Is it because they can't be used with the passive?

Thank you very much for yor help.

[Bob S.]

[learner1]

Hello Bob S.,

Many thanks for your reply to my question. I'm now even more confused after consulting online dictionary about these words. For example:

1.She was over the age limit and, in consequence, her application was rejected. (from online dictionary)
(I think 'in consequence' mean the same as 'as a consequence' here)

2.You fight and contend with the wind, and consequently you are destroyed. (from online dictionary)

3.She didn't go to work for two weeks. As a result, she was fired. (from a book)

These examples show that they are used with a passive tense. Do you think all of them above are wrong and sound odd in this way?

Thank you very much.

[Bob S.]

[learner1]

Hello Bob S.,

Thanks very much again for your answer. Do you mean "in consequence" isn't proper in the example because "over the age limit" is not an action or change in condition that has a logical sequence that follows?

If as a result/consequence and consequently can work with passive tense, why they can't work in the example "The region has suffered severe flooding and tourists are as a result/consequence advised not to travel there."?
I'm still confused about this.

Thanks a lot.

[learner1]

Hello Bob S.

1.The region has suffered severe flooding and as a consequence the government advised tourists not to travel there.

Would it also work or sound odd if the above sentence was changed to as follows:

"The region has suffered severe flooding and as a result/consequence tourists are advised not to travel there."

"The region has suffered severe flooding and consequently tourists are advised not to travel there."


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2.She didn't go to work for two weeks. As a result, she was fired.

According to you, the above sentence is fine. Would it also work or sound odd if I changed it to:

She didn't go to work for two weeks. She was as a result/consequence fired.

She didn't go to work for two weeks. She was consequently fired.
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3.Their car was bigger and as a result more comfortable.

Strictly, does 'as a result' work fine here?



Thank you very much.

[Bob S.]

[learner1]

Hello Bob S.

Many thanks for your reply and your compliment.