In Addition / Additionally / Plus / Moreover / Furthermore / …as well
These transitions are similar to “also.”
In Addition / Additionally are very formal, and are usually used when writing formal essays.
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I studied journalism in college. In addition, I had a part-time job at a newspaper.
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I joined the guitar club and the math club in school. Additionally, I went on a camping trip with
the debate team.
Furthermore / Moreover are also very formal, but we often use these words when we talk about
our opinions.
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Jason is a bad influence on you, so I don’t want you hanging out with him anymore. Furthermore,
I want you to stay away from David, too.
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The politician is too old to be our president. Moreover, he is not trustworthy.
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Students are given too many tests these days. Moreover, they don’t have enough free time.
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Human beings must take care of their environment. We should drive more fuel-efficient cars, and
we should recycle. Furthermore, we should stop businesses from polluting the environment.
Plus / …as well can be formal or informal. (“…as well” is used at the end of a sentence”)
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That car has new brakes, an air-conditioner, and a new CD player. Plus, it has an alarm.
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The typhoon destroyed my cousin’s home, and it destroyed his car as well.
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Charlotte came to class sick, so now the whole class is sick as well.
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That computer is way too expensive. Plus, it’s not even that good.
In Addition / Additionally / Plus / Moreover / Furthermore / …as well
Read the sentences below. Then, write one more sentence, using the transition words
above, give more information.
1. I’m terrible at math._________________________________
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2. I’m applying to the Department of English at Oxford University because I’m very interested in studying
English.
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3. Angela is taking piano lessons and violin lessons.________
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4. You’re so mean! You always make fun of your sister’s weight!
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5. Two hundred homes were destroyed in the landslide. _____
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6. Leo stayed up so late that he was late for class._________
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7. Gorillas are similar to humans in many ways. For example, their bodies and faces look similar to ours,
and their eyes show emotions. Also, they are able to walk on two legs.
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