Which one of the following words or phrases may be a clue that a sentence is inferring cause and effect?
a. instead of
b. on the other hand
c. consequently
d. before

Answer : c. Consequently

Consequently is one of the examples of conjunctive adverb. Conjunctive adverbs are adverbs that acts as conjunctions or whose job is to join ideas or concepts. Consequently is a conjunctive adverb which means "as a result". Other conjunctive adverbs include subsequently, nonetheless, otherwise, therefore, furthermore, nevertheless, conversely and a lot more. Let's try to use some of these conjunctive adverbs into a sentence.

I will give you your money otherwise you can kill me.
The prices of the commodities are rising therefore there is a deficiency in supply of goods.