Question

my friends and i pick up trash near our school. our sidewalks are clean. consequently ← joining word - use the joining word to connect the ideas. your response may be one sentence or two.

Explanation:

The word "consequently" is a transition word indicating a result. The first - statement is the action of picking up trash, and the second is the result. We use "consequently" to show the cause - and - effect relationship.

Answer:

My friends and I pick up trash near our school; consequently, our sidewalks are clean.