Language Focus
​Also |
​This word is used to give an idea that supports or adds information to your main idea. It is used before the main verb.
For example, Car sales also increased in Germany. It is used between the auxiliary verb and the main verb. ​For example, Car sales have also increased in Argentina. |
Similarly |
This adverb is used at the start of a sentence that is adding similar facts or ideas. ​
​For example, More time needs to be spent educating people about the drawbacks of social media. Similarly, we should teach children about how to correctly make use of the internet. |
However |
This word is usually used at the start of a sentence which adds contrasting or surprising information. This word is an academic synonym for but.
For example, The sale of cars fell in the UK. However, overall worldwide sales showed an increase. This word can be used mid-sentence to link two contrasting clauses but a comma must be used both before and after it. ​For example, The sale of cars fell in the UK, however, overall worldwide sales showed an increase. |
​Consequently |
​This adverb can be used at the beginning of a sentence which give the result of something described in the previous sentence.
For example, Sales fell dramatically in the UK. Consequently, the company went bankrupt and closed down. |
Exercise 1 | Know the relationship of ideas
There are 8 incomplete sentences. One word has been deleted from each sentence. It is important to understand the function of words (why they are used). The missing word may be used for one of the following functions.
- To add supporting information
- To show contrast
- To show a result
Exercise 2 | Apply Linking words
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