LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING ADDITION

LINKING WORDS : EXPRESSING ADDITION


Besides, in addition and furthermore can be used at the beginning of the sentence following the first statement made.

I don´t really want to go out tonight. Besides / in addition / furthermore, there is a good film on TV.
Mr.Salhi is an intelligent and stimulating teacher, furthermore , he takes an interest in the personal well- being of his students.

Notice besides is less formal, furthermore is more formal.

Moreover can be used at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence which gives additional information.

This theory about the origins of the Universe is new. Moreover, it is extremely interesting.

Not only ...but also / as well can link two sentences, phrases or words to give additional information.
The painting is not only valuable but also a work of art.
She not only writes novels but she lectures as well.
The house was not only large but it was also modern.

Notice but also are used together when there is no subject pronoun and verb in the second part of the sentence. But...also are separated when there is a verb in the second part of the sentence.

Not only can come at the beginning of the first part of a sentence to emphasize what the speaker is saying. In this case, it is necessary to change the order of the subject and verb. In sentences like these the subject pronoun and verb in the second part of the sentence are usually mentioned and but...also are separated.

Not only is the restaurant superb but it is also expensive.

As well as and in addition to can be folllowed by a single word, a phrase or ...-ing.

Sabrin speaks English fluently as well as / in addition to Spanish.
They robbed a bank in addition to / as well as a post office.
As well as being sent to prison they were fined 9000 dhs.