1. At School: I studied hard for the exam. Therefore, I passed with flying colors.
2. At Home: I wanted to cook dinner. However, I ran out of ingredients.
3. Shopping: The store had a sale. Therefore, I bought two pairs of shoes.
| Mistake | Correct Form |
|---|---|
| I was tired, however I went out. | I was tired; however, I went out. |
| It was raining; therefore we stayed inside. | It was raining; therefore, we stayed inside. |
| I wanted to go; however I had work. | I wanted to go; however, I had work. |
Q1: Can I use "therefore" at the beginning of a sentence?
A1: Yes, you can use "therefore" at the beginning to emphasize the conclusion.
Q2: Is "however" interchangeable with "but"?
A2: Not exactly; "however" is more formal and often used to connect sentences.
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