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Addition

There are a number of ways of adding one idea to another in English. You probably already
know words like and, also and too.

Words for linking sentences/clauses

sentencelclause 1 and sentencelclause 2
For this job you need a degree. In addition you need some experience.
Video cameras are becoming Furthermore they're becoming cheaper.
easier to use. Moreover I
What's more"

It'll take ages to get there Besides'> we'll have to change trains
and it'll cost a fortune. three times at least.

Children should respect Likewise I they should respect their
their parents. teachers.
We'll have all the stress of going On top of we'll have to pay
to court and giving evidence. (all) that:" kL the lawyers' bills.
* furthermore and moreover are normally interchangeable; what's more is
informal; what is more is more formal.
; a more emphatic way of adding; similar in meaning to anyway.
"""even more emphatic; used mostly in informal spoken English.
Note also: To keep fit you need a good diet plus regular exercise. [normally used to
connect noun ~hrases, but can connect clauses in informal speech]

Adding words at the end of clauses/sentences
Thev sell chairs, tables. beds, and so on / etc. /etlsetra/
It'll go to the committee, then to the board, then to another committee, and so on and so
forth. [suggests a long continuation]
He was a good sportsman and an excellent musician into the bargain / to boot.
[emphasises the combination of items]

Adding words that begin or come in the middle of clauses/sentences
Further to my letter of 18/9/92, I am writing to. .. [formal opening for a letter]
In addition to his BA in History he has a Ph.D. in Sociology.
He's on the school board, as well as being a local councillor.
Besides / Apart from having a salary, he also has a private income.
Alongside her many other hobbies she restores old racing cars.
Jo Evans was there, along with a few other people who I didn't know.
Note: This last group are followed by nouns or by -ing. Do not say: As well as she speaks
French, she also speaks Japanese. (You can say: As well as speaking French, she ...)

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