Addition: Moreover, Furthermore, In Addition, Besides
B2 Level
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Moreover and furthermore are the most formal and are common in academic essays, reports, and professional writing. They signal that an additional, often stronger point follows. In addition is slightly less formal but still appropriate for essays: "In addition, the study found a link between exercise and sleep quality." Besides is the least formal of the group and often introduces a different type of argument: "I don't want to go out tonight. Besides, I have an exam tomorrow." Using these connectors correctly shows strong vocabulary range and is highly valued in Cambridge B2 First and IELTS Writing Task 2.
Quick Rule
Statement A. Moreover, / Furthermore, / In addition, / Besides, + statement B | In addition to + noun, + statement
- 1.The new policy will save money. Moreover, it will reduce waste significantly. (adding a stronger point)
- 2.She is an excellent teacher. Furthermore, she has published several research papers. (formal addition)
- 3.In addition to the main course, the restaurant offers a range of homemade desserts. (adding with in addition to)
- 4.I don't think we should accept the offer. Besides, we haven't seen the full contract yet. (informal — different angle)
- 5.He didn't have the right qualifications. In addition, he lacked the necessary experience. (adding a second negative point)
All 20 questions
Transform the informal sentence into a formal one using the connector in brackets. Start a NEW sentence with the formal connector (capital letter, comma after connector).
The hotel is expensive and it's far from the centre. (Moreover)
The hotel is expensive.
She's an excellent teacher and she's very patient. (Furthermore)
She's an excellent teacher.
The product is well-designed and it's also affordable. (In addition)
The product is well-designed.
I don't want to go and I have other plans anyway. (Besides)
I don't want to go.
The research is significant and it opens new areas for study. (Moreover)
The research is significant.
The car has great fuel efficiency and also low maintenance costs. (Furthermore)
The car has great fuel efficiency.
She speaks three languages and she has a master's degree too. (In addition)
She speaks three languages.
Why would I buy it? And I don't even need one. (Besides)
Why would I buy it?
The proposal saves money and it also reduces environmental impact. (Moreover)
The proposal saves money.
The location is perfect and the rent is reasonable as well. (Furthermore)
The location is perfect.
He has ten years of experience and excellent references. (In addition)
He has ten years of experience.
I don't like that restaurant and it's too far away anyway. (Besides)
I don't like that restaurant.
We can't afford it and we don't have time to install it either. (Besides)
We can't afford it.
The study confirms previous findings and introduces new methodology. (Furthermore)
The study confirms previous findings.
The restaurant has great food and the service is excellent too. (In addition)
The restaurant has great food.
She's hardworking and reliable and also great with clients. (Moreover)
She's hardworking and reliable.
The plan is too risky and it's too expensive too. (Furthermore)
The plan is too risky.
The book is well-written and it's based on thorough research. (In addition)
The book is well-written.
I'm not hungry and I already ate an hour ago anyway. (Besides)
I'm not hungry.
The candidate has relevant experience and strong leadership skills. (Moreover)
The candidate has relevant experience.
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