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One More Thing: Adding Information Clearly
How do you use addition linkers?
Use 'also', 'in addition', 'furthermore', and 'moreover' to connect related information. Put 'also' near the verb in everyday speech; start a new sentence with 'In addition,' for a separate point. For example: 'The centre offers lessons. In addition, it provides free materials.' Use 'furthermore' and 'moreover' mainly in formal writing.
Key points
- Addition linkers connect ideas moving in the same direction.
- Place 'also' near the main verb.
- Use 'in addition' before a new sentence and comma.
- 'Furthermore' and 'moreover' suit formal writing.
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At a glance
| Form | Use it for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| also | Everyday addition near the verb | The library also runs evening classes. |
| in addition | A separate related point | The course is short. In addition, it is free. |
| furthermore | Formal addition in reports or proposals | The plan saves money. Furthermore, it reduces waste. |
| moreover | Formal addition with emphasis | The system is reliable. Moreover, it is easy to use. |
The full explanation
Addition linkers tell your listener or reader that you are building on the same topic. They show that the next thought belongs alongside the previous one, without switching direction, giving a cause, or showing an unexpected result.
We also repair small lamps.
Why it works: Also sits before the action verb repair to show an extra service.
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The entrance is also wide enough for wheelchairs.
Also follows the verb is when adding a second useful feature.
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We provide tools. In addition, a volunteer can help you choose the right parts.
In addition opens a new sentence to present another helpful offer.
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Recognise an extra point
When someone asks what happens at a community repair workshop, you might start by explaining that volunteers fix bicycles. If you follow that up by mentioning that they mend table lamps, both points answer the same question. Linking words like also show that the second fact builds directly on the first, rather than starting an entirely new topic.
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Volunteers fix broken bicycles. They also mend table lamps.
Why it works: The second sentence adds another repair service to the conversation.
Your turn
What does the word also show in this example?
Answer: It introduces an extra service alongside bicycle repairs.
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Answer: It introduces an extra service alongside bicycle repairs.
The word also connects two related services so the listener knows both options are available.
Put also beside the verb
In ordinary conversation, also usually sits in the middle of the sentence next to the verb. When you use an action verb, place also right before it, as in we also collect scrap wood. When the main verb is a form of be, put also straight after it, as in the hall is also warm. If you use can or will, drop also between that helping verb and the main action.
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Visitors can also borrow tools from the front table.
Why it works: Also sits neatly between the modal can and the main verb borrow.
You can practise this again in Checking a café order and Singular Nouns: One Person or Thing.
Your turn
Which sentence places also in the most natural position?
Answer: The side hall is also open for tea.
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Answer: The side hall is also open for tea.
When a form of be is the main verb, also belongs directly after it.
Connect complete written points
In written notices and emails, you often want to give two full thoughts their own breathing space. Finish your first thought with a regular full stop. Then open your next sentence with In addition, followed by a comma, before writing the rest of the sentence. Words like furthermore and moreover follow the exact same rhythm. Never try to glue two full sentences together with only a comma.
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Admission to the talk is free. In addition, you can register for practical help.
Why it works: A full stop ends the first sentence, and a comma follows In addition.
Your turn
Which sentence pair is punctuated correctly?
Answer: We provide basic tools. In addition, an engineer will inspect your radio.
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Answer: We provide basic tools. In addition, an engineer will inspect your radio.
A full stop separates the two full sentences, and a comma follows In addition.
Choose a suitable tone
Different situations call for different tones. In a friendly conversation or a casual note to a neighbour, also feels effortless and relaxed. In addition fits comfortably into practical community guides, workplace emails, and announcements. Connectors like furthermore and moreover sound much firmer and more formal, making them common in business proposals, reports, and serious applications. Choosing the right linker helps you sound natural without overcomplicating simple news.
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The venue has ground-floor access. Furthermore, parking is completely free on weekends.
Why it works: Furthermore adds formal weight to a venue recommendation.
Your turn
Which sentence sounds most natural in a casual chat with a friend?
Answer: We also have plenty of spare chairs in the kitchen.
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Answer: We also have plenty of spare chairs in the kitchen.
In relaxed, everyday conversation, also sounds far more natural than formal linking adverbs.
Separate addition from results and contrasts
Before picking an addition linker, check how your two points actually connect. If the first fact causes the second one, you need a result word like so instead of an addition word. If the second fact brings an unexpected problem or limit, you need a contrast word like but. Addition linkers simply bundle matching points together, so make sure your ideas are truly working as a pair.
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The hall was completely booked, so we moved our meetup outdoors.
Why it works: Moving outdoors is a result of the hall being booked, not just an added detail.
Your turn
You left early because the workshop finished ahead of schedule. Which sentence expresses this accurately?
Answer: The workshop finished early, so I walked home.
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Answer: The workshop finished early, so I walked home.
The word so shows that walking home happened as a direct result of finishing early.
Avoid common addition errors
Take care with the small word to. The phrase in addition starts a fresh sentence with a subject and verb. On the other hand, in addition to must connect directly to a noun or an -ing verb, as in in addition to fixing kettles. Another common slip is doubling up by writing in addition and also in the same sentence. Stick to one clear addition word per idea.
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In addition to sorting donations, Sam cleaned the workbenches.
Why it works: The phrase in addition to is followed by the -ing form sorting.
Your turn
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: '___, we wiped down the desks'?
Answer: In addition to sweeping the floor
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Answer: In addition to sweeping the floor
The prepositional phrase in addition to requires an -ing verb or a noun phrase.
Hear the connector and the new detail
When people speak at natural speed, linkers do not always get heavy emphasis. In the phrase in addition, the voice usually rises on the second syllable, sounding like in a-DI-tion, followed by a slight dip before the next detail. Speakers might pause briefly or glide straight into the next word. Train your ears to catch both the linking word and the short functional words around the verb.
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You can also leave your coat on the rack.
Why it works: Notice how can and also flow together quickly before the verb leave.
Your turn
Where does the main word stress fall when speaking the phrase in addition?
Answer: On the middle syllable: in a-DI-tion
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Answer: On the middle syllable: in a-DI-tion
Natural English pronunciation places the primary stress firmly on the middle syllable of addition.
Recall the pattern and build a message
When drafting your own notes or speaking to friends, begin with one central fact. Once that thought is clear, decide whether your extra point is a quick detail best slipped in with also, or a major point that deserves its own sentence with in addition. Practise speaking both sentences aloud before checking your spelling and commas. Good writers use linkers purposefully rather than stuffing them into every line.
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Bring your broken toaster. You can also bring spare heating coils if you have them.
Why it works: The second sentence offers a helpful extra suggestion without cluttering the first.
Your turn
What is the best way to decide which linker to use in your own writing?
Answer: Check whether the next point adds a related thought, shows a result, or creates a contrast.
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Answer: Check whether the next point adds a related thought, shows a result, or creates a contrast.
Understanding the true connection between your ideas guides you to the correct linker.
Common mistakes
What learners often say, what to say instead, and why.
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Not this:
The library has also a quiet study room.Say: The library also has a quiet study room.
'Also' normally comes before the main action verb in this sentence.
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Not this:
In addition the centre offers evening classes.Say: In addition, the centre offers evening classes.
A comma follows 'In addition' when it starts a sentence.
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Not this:
In addition to attend the meeting, bring your notes.Say: In addition to attending the meeting, bring your notes.
'In addition to' is followed by a noun or an -ing verb.
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Not this:
The bus was late. In addition, I missed my train as a result.Say: The bus was late, so I missed my train.
'So' shows a direct result; an addition linker does not.
Before you go
Remember this
Decide how your thoughts connect before choosing a linker. Slip also near the verb for everyday conversation, or start a new sentence with In addition, Furthermore, or Moreover when writing separate points. When listening, focus on catching both the linking phrase and the exact words that follow.
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You can also borrow tools from the desk.
Also comes after can and before borrow. It adds borrowing tools to the available options.
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The waiting room is also warm and dry.
Also follows is. Warm and dry are extra details about the waiting room.
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At natural speed these words change shape. Tap one to hear it again.
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Please book a table before Friday. We also need to know what you are bringing. In addition, tell us if you need help carrying it inside.
Also adds information the organiser needs. In addition introduces a separate request about carrying the item.
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When you arrive on Saturday, leave your bicycle beside the blue table. A volunteer will check the brakes with you. We also have someone who can look at bicycle lights. In addition, there is a quiet waiting room behind the kitchen. If you bring a broken lamp instead, please bring its cable too, so we can check the whole thing.
Also adds another repair service, while in addition introduces a facility for visitors. Too adds an item to bring, and so explains the reason for bringing it.
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At natural speed these words change shape. Tap one to hear it again.
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At natural speed these words change shape. Tap one to hear it again.
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Questions about "One More Thing: Adding Information Clearly"
Is it acceptable to begin a sentence with also?
Yes, beginning a sentence with also is common in casual speech and informal messages when you remember an extra point. In formal essays and business reports, writers usually prefer in addition, furthermore, or placing also beside the main verb.
Also, remember to bring an umbrella.
You should also remember to bring an umbrella.
How do also and too differ in everyday use?
Both words add information, but they usually occupy different positions in a sentence. While also normally sits beside the main verb, too almost always sits at the very end of the sentence or clause. Both are common in spoken English.
I also bought a spare chain for my bike.
I bought a spare chain for my bike too.
Can I use in addition when talking about bad news or problems?
Yes. In addition simply connects two pieces of information that go in the same direction. If you are listing multiple maintenance problems or explaining several delays, in addition connects them clearly without implying anything positive.
The heating system is offline. In addition, two radiators in the hallway are leaking.
When should I choose furthermore or moreover instead of also?
Reserve furthermore and moreover for formal contexts, such as university essays, workplace proposals, or official emails where you want to build a serious argument. In casual chats or friendly emails, they often sound stiff and out of place.
The community centre provides free parking. Furthermore, it sits directly opposite the train station.
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