When using "thus" in a sentence, it's important to be aware of common mistakes and ensure proper usage. Here are some points to consider: Punctuation: Always remember to place a comma after "thus" when it is used at the beginning of a sentence. Subject-Verb Agreement: Make sure the verb agrees with the subject in terms of singular or plural form.

You should place a comma before “thus” when it’s a conjunctive adverb (i.e. “he did this, thus won the game”). You should place a comma after “thus” when it’s an introductory adverb (i.e. “Thus, I was right”).

In a sentence with two independent clauses that are joined by “thus,” you need a semi-colon before it, not a comma. You usually need a comma after it. At the beginning of a sentence, it is usually followed by a comma. When “thus” introduces a gerund or a gerund phrase, a comma is needed before “thus” but not after it.

Hence usually refers to the future. Thus usually refers to the past. It is often used to indicate a conclusion. Both sides played well, thus no winner was declared. The situation is getting more and more complicated. Hence we will have to proceed with caution. (NOT Thus we will have to proceed with caution.)