accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, hence, in this way,so, therefore, thus

　　bq) Some of the laws were contradictory. Accordingly, measures were taken to clarify them.

　　br) As many as 2,500 people died as a result of the earthquake and the ensuing tidal waves.

　　bs) Most computer users have never received any formal keyboard training. Consequently, their keyboard skills are inefficient.

　　bt) The cost of transport is a major expense for an industry.Hence factory location is an important consideration.

　　bu) In this way normal healthy people may be tested without inducing any damage in their brain.

　　bv) The building work is taking quite a long time, and therefore costing us money.

　　bw) Most of the evidence was destroyed in the fire. Thus it would be almost impossible to prove him guilty.