ADDITIONAlso – Moreover – In addition - Besides

They asked for food. They also wanted clothes.She is intelligent. She is also very efficient.In my speech, I’ll be looking at the present situation. I shall also be making predictions for the future.

Also is common in speech and writing. We usually place it:a) between the subject of the sentence and the simple verb;b) after is, are, was, were;c) after auxiliary verbs such as will ,can, etc.

The candidate was fluent in English. Moreover/What’s more/Furthermore, he speaks German and French.We use Moreover/Furthermore when two equally important facts are given; rather formal.What’s more is used to add something surprising or interesting to what you have just said.

They company was reorganized. New members of staff were recruited. In addition, the managers were given new responsibilities.In addition (to) often comes in a list of actions; rather formal or factual in tone.

I don’t want the job. It would mean too much traveling. Besides, the salary is too low.Besides is often used when we list different reasons; more common in speech than in writing.

Complete the gaps. Sometimes more than one linker can be suitable.

1. She speaks German, French and __________ a little Russian.

2. I haven’t had time to see the film. ___________, it’s had awful reviews.

3. They knew the painting was a forgery. ________________, they knew who had painted it.

4. ___________________the names on the list, there are six other applicants to interview today.

5. She not only plays well but __________ writes music.

6. Paying just $5 a month you will have full, unrestricted access to our entire online library of movie clips. _______________, every time we introduce a new title, you will have immediate access to it as long as you remain a subscriber.

7. The rent for the building was reasonable. _____________, the location was perfect.

8. The book ____________ has a chapter on history.

9. Computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time; ____________, their quality is improving"

10. The cards were absolutely beautiful and ________________, the children had made them themselves.

Complete the newspaper reports below with Moreover, In addition, Also or Besides.

Thieves raided an art gallery in Newgate last night and made off with

several items of jewelry. _______________, a substantial sum of money was

stolen. Inspector Barlow of Newgate said that there had been a number of

similar thefts from private houses recently and there had _____________

been several break-ins at office premises.

Councilor Dodds said that cuts in policing were partly responsible for the

increase in crime. _____________, unemployment had risen in the Newgate

area, and he believed this was an important factor. ‘Crime is increasing

along with worsening social conditions,’ he said. ‘________________, there

simply aren’t enough police officers on our streets nowadays.’

Singer Ricky Moor has had to cancel his tour of Europe in June. He has

___________ decided not to give any further live performances until fall.

‘The financial arrangements were unsatisfactory,’ he said.

‘__________________, we need time to prepare our new album.’ Moor has

Answer keyGaps filling1- Also (addition)2- Besides (listing another reason)3- Moreover/ Furthermore (equally important facts; formal)4- In addition to5- Also6- In addition7- Moreover8- Also9- Moreover10- What’s more (interesting/ surprising)

Newspaper reportsReport 1In additionAlsoMoreoverBesides

Report 2AlsoBesidesIn addition Moreover

Singer Ricky Moor has had to cancel his tour of Europe in June. He has

___________ decided not to give any further live performances until fall.

‘The financial arrangements were unsatisfactory,’ he said.

‘__________________, we need time to prepare our new album.’ Moor has