TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given two sentences in the English language (Sentence 1 and Sentence 2). Your task is to identify the connecting word between the two sentences.
PROBLEM: Sentence 1:As the field intensity is varied , switching between its positive and negative values can occur . Sentence 2:Consequently , the material can switch from being left - handed to being right - handed , or vice versa .

SOLUTION: consequently

PROBLEM: Sentence 1:In 1987 Krug participated in a song competition , taking first place . Sentence 2:As a result , he took up song - writing seriously .

SOLUTION: as a result

PROBLEM: Sentence 1:Atheromata continue to be the primary underlying basis for disability and death , despite a trend for gradual improvement since the early 1960s ( adjusted for patient age ) . Sentence 2:Thus , increasing efforts towards better understanding , treating and preventing the problem are continuing to evolve .

SOLUTION:
thus