Linking Cause to Effect
Linking Language
Therefore
'Therefore' introduces a sentence that explains the effect of the event mentioned in the preceding sentence. 'Therefore' is used as a linking word and is followed by a comma.
Example:
He has not filed income tax for the last 2 years. Therefore he has a huge penalty to pay.
Therefore, I have determined the need to postdate your check.
Consequently
'Consequently' introduces a sentence that explains the effect of the event mentioned in the preceding sentence. 'Consequently' is used as a linking word and is followed by a comma.
Example:
Consequently, a company which has well managed liabilities stands to profit more in the long term.
Consequently, the loan officers began stressing managed liabilities with clients.