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(linking-words)

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another

Addition (one more)

T1

Nuance: One more

Use when adding one more thing.

Boring

We need an example, and we need one more example.

Better

We need another example to prove the point.

as well

Addition (slightly formal)

T1

Nuance: Additional

Slightly more formal than “too”.

Boring

She is coming, and her sister is coming.

Better

She is coming; her sister is coming as well.

in addition

Addition (common)

T1

Nuance: Add-on

School-friendly phrase.

Boring

We read the article, and we wrote a summary.

Better

We read the article; in addition, we wrote a summary.

plus

Addition (casual)

T1

Nuance: Extra

Casual; friendly tone.

Boring

We need notebooks, and we need a folder.

Better

We need notebooks; plus, we need a folder.

too

Addition (casual)

T1

Nuance: Casual

Casual; best in dialogue.

Boring

I want to go, and I want to go, too.

Better

I want to go, too.

additionally

Addition (formal)

T2

Nuance: Extra

Great for essays.

Boring

We should also check our work.

Better

Additionally, we should check our work.

along with

Addition (phrase)

T2

Nuance: Together

Adds an extra item.

Boring

We had homework, and we had a project.

Better

Along with homework, we had a project.

as well as

Addition (phrase)

T2

Nuance: Combined

Combines items without repeating.

Boring

She packed snacks, and she packed water.

Better

She packed snacks as well as water.

besides

Addition (extra point)

T2

Nuance: Extra

Can sound a bit conversational.

Boring

We have enough time, and we can fix it also.

Better

Besides, we have enough time to fix it.

furthermore

Addition (formal)

T2

Nuance: Emphasis

Formal; adds weight.

Boring

The evidence is strong, and it is strong also.

Better

Furthermore, the evidence is strong.

moreover

Addition (formal)

T2

Nuance: Emphasis

Formal; adds an important point.

Boring

The solution is inexpensive, and it is effective also.

Better

Moreover, the solution is inexpensive.

to add to that

Addition (casual phrase)

T2

Nuance: Extra

Casual; similar to on top of that.

Boring

We had homework, and we had a project due Friday.

Better

To add to that, we had a project due Friday.

as an added bonus

Addition (tone)

T3

Nuance: Bonus

Friendly tone; use sparingly.

Boring

We finished early, and we finished early also.

Better

As an added bonus, we finished early.

further

Addition (formal short)

T3

Nuance: Formal

Very formal; like furthermore.

Boring

The results were consistent, and they were reliable also.

Better

Further, the results were consistent.

in addition to

Addition (formal phrase)

T3

Nuance: Extra

Formal structure; adds an extra item.

Boring

He practiced writing every day, and he read every day.

Better

In addition to reading, he practiced writing every day.

likewise

Similarity/addition

T3

Nuance: Similarity

Adds a similar point.

Boring

The first group improved, and the second group improved.

Better

Likewise, the second group improved.

on top of that

Addition (casual)

T3

Nuance: Extra

Casual; good for narratives.

Boring

We had homework, and we had a project due Friday.

Better

On top of that, we had a project due Friday.

similarly

Similarity/addition

T3

Nuance: Similarity

Often for comparisons.

Boring

The first group improved, and the second group improved.

Better

Similarly, the second group improved.

what is more

Addition (formal-ish)

T3

Nuance: Extra point

Formal-ish; adds another point.

Boring

The plan is inexpensive, and it is effective also.

Better

What is more, the plan is inexpensive.