as a consequence

Meaning

This formal phrase is used to introduce the direct result or outcome of a previous event or action. It is typically used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to show a strong cause-and-effect relationship. It is highly suited for academic papers, scientific reports, and formal presentations.

Examples

• The region experienced a severe drought, and as a consequence, crop yields fell by half.

  The region experienced a severe drought, and as a consequence, crop yields fell by half.

• Many employees refused to adapt to the new software; as a consequence, productivity dropped.

  Many employees refused to adapt to the new software; as a consequence, productivity dropped.

• The company violated environmental laws and, as a consequence, faced heavy financial penalties.

  The company violated environmental laws and, as a consequence, faced heavy financial penalties.

• No maintenance was performed on the bridge; as a consequence, it was deemed unsafe for public use.

  No maintenance was performed on the bridge; as a consequence, it was deemed unsafe for public use.

• The study lacked a control group, and as a consequence, the findings were deemed inconclusive.

  The study lacked a control group, and as a consequence, the findings were deemed inconclusive.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He didn't study, and in consequence, he failed the exam.

  ✓ He didn't study, and as a consequence, he failed the exam.

  While 'in consequence' exists, 'as a consequence' is the standard, natural academic phrasing for introducing a clause.

• ✗ As a consequence of the rain was heavy, the game was canceled.

  ✓ As a consequence of the heavy rain, the game was canceled.

  'As a consequence of' must be followed by a noun phrase, not a full clause. If you want to use a clause, use 'As a consequence, the game was canceled.'

Related Expressions

Practice

• The factory dumped chemical waste into the river; ___, the local fish population died off.

  💡 Use a formal phrase indicating a direct, negative result.

  Show answer

  as a consequence

• She missed several key lectures and, ___, struggled to pass the final exam.

  💡 Connect her missing lectures to her exam struggle formally.

  Show answer

  as a consequence