Linking Words: Addition
Adding information: and, also, too, as well, moreover, furthermore, in addition
01 ยท When to use
When to Use Linking Words: Addition
- And: basic addition. I like tea and coffee.
- Also: adds information (mid-sentence). She also speaks French.
- Too/As well: adds information (end). I like it too. / I like it as well.
- Moreover/Furthermore: formal, adds stronger point. Moreover, the price is reasonable.
- In addition: formal, adds extra point. In addition, we offer free shipping.
02 ยท How to form
How to Form Linking Words: Addition
Affirmative +
Sentence + linker + additional information
Negative โ
Neither...nor; not...either
Question ?
Same linkers in questions
Also goes before main verb or after 'be'. Too/as well go at the end.
03 ยท Examples
Examples of Linking Words: Addition
She speaks French. She also speaks German.
She speaks French. She speaks also German.
Also before main verb.
I like pizza, and I like pasta too.
I like pizza, and I like too pasta.
Too goes at the end.
Moreover, the hotel has a pool.
Moreover the hotel has a pool.
Comma after moreover.
04 ยท Common mistakes
Common Mistakes with Linking Words: Addition
Practice Tips for Linking Words: Addition
- And: simple addition between items or clauses.
- Also: before main verb, after 'be'.
- Too/as well: at the end of sentence.
- Moreover/furthermore/in addition: formal, start of sentence + comma.
06 ยท Check yourself
Quick Quiz: Linking Words: Addition
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