[header] How to use therefore in a sentence [title] Use " therefore " to show cause and effect. [step] " therefore " will not work in all sentences. It has a very specific meaning and is only appropriate to use in certain situations.
The best way to remember when it is appropriate to use " therefore " in a sentence is to consider if you are using it to show cause and effect. In other words, does the first statement lead to or cause the other statement? If not, then " therefore " is probably not appropriate for that sentence.