Addition and Emphasis helps you communicate about cohesion, reinforcement and emphasis. Start with the meaning, notice the pattern, and then use it in complete sentences.
By the end of this lesson, you can
- I can add supporting points and emphasize important information with formal connectors.
- Recognise and build the form: moreover/furthermore/in addition; not only...but also; indeed/in fact.
- Use the pattern accurately in a meaningful sentence.
Meaning and use
Use Addition and Emphasis for cohesion, reinforcement and emphasis. Always read the whole situation before choosing the form: grammar expresses a meaning, not only a pattern.
The plan is affordable; moreover, it is easy to implement.
'Moreover' adds another supporting point in a formal style.
In addition to reducing costs, the change saves time.
The fixed additive phrase is 'in addition to'.
She is not only experienced but also highly organized.
The correlative structure is 'not only ... but also'.
moreover/furthermore/in addition; not only...but also; indeed/in factKeep this pattern visible while you study the examples. Then cover it and rebuild one example from memory.
Key rules to notice
These rules explain why the form is correct. Focus on the subject, auxiliary, verb form, word order and time or meaning clues.
- 'Moreover' adds another supporting point in a formal style.
- The fixed additive phrase is 'in addition to'.
- The correlative structure is 'not only ... but also'.
- 'Furthermore' adds a related supporting fact.
- 'In fact' introduces evidence that strengthens the previous statement.
Common mistakes
Not:The plan is affordable; however, it is easy to implement.
Use:The plan is affordable; moreover, it is easy to implement.
'Moreover' adds another supporting point in a formal style.
Not:In contrast to reducing costs, the change saves time.
Use:In addition to reducing costs, the change saves time.
The fixed additive phrase is 'in addition to'.
Not:She is not only experienced and also highly organized.
Use:She is not only experienced but also highly organized.
The correlative structure is 'not only ... but also'.
Check before you practise
Complete each sentence mentally, then reveal the answer.
The product is reliable. ____, it comes with a long warranty.
Furthermore
'Furthermore' adds a related supporting fact.
The task was difficult; ____ fact, several experts failed it.
in
'In fact' introduces evidence that strengthens the previous statement.
The evidence is strong; ____, it is conclusive.
indeed
'Indeed' reinforces and emphasizes the previous claim.